24 hours in New York City

24 Hours in New York City (Power Day Itinerary)

Morning

• Start with breakfast at Ess-a-Bagel (midtown) – Classic NY bagel & lox
• Walk 5th Avenue – Pass iconic shops and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• Rockefeller Center – Take pics, see the plaza, and optionally go to Top of the Rock
• Quick stop at Central Park (South Entrance) – Stroll or rent a bike for 30 min

Lunch

• Head downtown to Katz’s Delicatessen (Lower East Side) – Order the pastrami on rye (it’s iconic)

 

Afternoon

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – Take a ferry from Battery Park (Reserve in advance)
• If short on time, do the Staten Island Ferry (Free!) for a great view
• Walk around Wall Street – See the NYSE and Charging Bull
• Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Freedom Tower (One World Observatory)

Evening

• Dinner in Hell’s Kitchen
• Watch a Broadway Show – Book tickets in advance
• Times Square at night – Enjoy the lights and energy late into the night
• Drinks in Meatpacking district