3-Day New York Highlights Tour

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Tour Overview
Number of days: 3 days/2 nights
Budget: US $3000 (double)
Best travel time: Spring (April-May) or Autumn (September-October)

Inclusive Of

Hotel: Four-star hotels in Midtown.

Itinerary
Day 1: Classic landmarks + aerial views

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (Statue Cruises)

Tips: Board the ship at 9 am to avoid the crowds

Wall Street & Copper Bull (free)
Photo spot: New York Stock Exchange

Lunch
Katz's Delicatessen (New York's legendary Jewish delicatessen)

Afternoon
Empire State Building Observation Deck (86th floor)

Evening
Times Square night view
Experience: Watch the Broadway play "The Lion King" with TKTS discount tickets

Day 2: Arts & Culture + Central Park

Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
Highlights: Egyptian Museum, European paintings

Lunch
The Halal Guys (famous food truck on 53rd Street)

Afternoon
Central Park (free)
Route: Bethesda Fountain→Bow Bridge→Strawberry Fields

Evening
Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center

Dinner
Carmine's (family-style Italian food)

Day 3 : Arty Brooklyn + Sky Bar

DUMBO (Manhattan Bridge photo spot)
Brooklyn Bridge walk (30 minutes)
Brunch
Jack’s Wife Freda (Mediterranean style)

Afternoon
SOHO shopping district (designer stores & trendy brands)
Chelsea Market (food market)

Evening
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar (Manhattan night view bar)

Travel Tips

✔️ Book Broadway tickets 1 month in advance (TodayTix App to grab discounted tickets)
✔️ Wear comfortable shoes! The average daily walk in New York is 10km+
This itinerary balances classic attractions, art and culture, and local food. It is suitable for taking photos and checking in, and you can also deeply experience the urban charm of New York! If you need to adjust your budget or preferences, please feel free to tell me!