Midtown
expensiveSkyscrapers, Broadway theaters, and fast-casual dining.
Best for shows, icons, shopping
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The city that never sleeps. Experience world-class museums, iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and endless entertainment.
Humid continental with steamy summers and crisp fall days; winters can drop below freezing with snow.
Jan
3° / -3° 85 mmFeb
5° / -2° 70 mmMar
11° / 2° 90 mmApr
17° / 7° 95 mmMay
23° / 13° 105 mmJun
28° / 18° 110 mmJul
30° / 21° 110 mmAug
29° / 21° 100 mmSep
25° / 17° 90 mmOct
19° / 11° 85 mmNov
13° / 6° 90 mmDec
8° / 1° 95 mmJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · 24 km southeast of Manhattan
AirTrain + Subway (60-75 min, $10.75) · Express Bus (60-90 min, $19) · Taxi (45-60 min, $52-70 (flat rate + tolls)) · Uber/Lyft (45-60 min, $50-80)
Subway, Bus, PATH, Ferry
Subway runs 24/7 but some lines have limited late-night service · Express trains skip stops - check before boarding · Download MYmta app for real-time updates · Stand clear of closing doors!
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English
US Dollar ($)
Tipping is expected - 18-20% at restaurants · Fast-paced culture, people are often in a hurry · Queue in an orderly fashion · Direct communication style
Don't block sidewalks or subway doors · Walk on the right, pass on the left · Keep noise down on public transport · Don't stop suddenly in middle of sidewalk · Say "excuse me" when passing through crowds
ESTA required for visa waiver program countries ($21, apply online). Others need visa.
120V, 60Hz · A, B
Excellent but very expensive. Travel insurance essential. Many hospitals and urgent care clinics.
SAFE · Generally very safe, especially in tourist areas · Stay aware in subway late at night · Keep valuables secure in crowded areas · Certain outer borough areas less safe at night · Trust your instincts, avoid empty streets late
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Skyscrapers, Broadway theaters, and fast-casual dining.
Best for shows, icons, shopping
Trendy bars, galleries, and historic delis.
Best for nightlife, food, culture
Creative enclave with cafes, street art, and waterfront parks.
Best for coffee, markets, cycling
Historic African-American neighborhood with jazz clubs and soul food.
Best for music, culture, food
Art galleries, the High Line, and river views.
Best for art, walking, dining
Brooklyn fulton waterfront with photogenic bridges and tech hubs.
Best for views, photography, startup
Three-Michelin-star seafood temple with precise platings.
Must-try: Tuna carpaccio, Sea bass
Iconic deli slinging pastrami sandwiches since 1888.
Must-try: Pastrami on rye, Matzo ball soup
Seasonal market stalls in Brooklyn with BBQ and fusion bites.
Must-try: Pork belly taco, Ramen burger
Harlem staple known for fried chicken and gospel brunches.
Must-try: Fried chicken, Sweet potato pie
Wood-fired oysters and seafood towers inside Chelsea Market.
Must-try: Oyster tower, Chilled shrimp
David Chang original with ramen and buns.
Must-try: Pork buns, Spicy ramen
A quick loop through Midtown, Central Park, and Times Square.
Top of the Rock and walk through Bryant Park · Stroll through Times Square and lunch at a quick-serve spot
More time to explore museums, neighborhoods, and skyline views.
MoMA and Museum of Modern Art admission · Walk Madison Avenue boutiques
Walk the High Line and visit Chelsea galleries · Lunch at Chelsea Market and Hudson River Park
Walk Brooklyn Bridge and explore DUMBO · Lunch at Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Bridge Park
Soak in neighborhoods, architecture, boroughs, and day trips beyond Manhattan.
Metropolitan Museum and Central Park loop · Central Park carriage ride and Bethesda Terrace
9/11 Memorial, One World Observatory · Walk Battery Park and take a Staten Island ferry
Apollo Theater tour and walking gallery · Explore Museum Mile and Guggenheim
Take the Metro-North train to Hudson for antiques and river views
Explore the Lower East Side deli trail · Dinner at a Michelin-starred chef's tasting menu
100 km · 10h
Hudson River town, contemporary art, and scenic walks.
90 km · 9h
Open-air sculpture park among rolling hills.
80 km · 10h
Barrier island with beaches, dunes, and car-free villages.
160 km · 12h
Upscale beaches, wineries, and art galleries.
150 km · 11h
Liberty Bell, museums, and cheesesteaks.