New York

Sights

• Central Park – A walk, a bike ride or a picnic in Manhattan's green heart.
• Statue of Liberty – Take the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Island.
• Brooklyn Bridge – Walk across the bridge with skyline views.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art – One of the largest art museums in the world.
• High Line – A park built on an old elevated railway.
• Times Square and Broadway – Neon lights and musicals in the evening.
• 9/11 Memorial – Two pools where the towers once stood.

Food & nightlife

• Pizza by the slice – Big, thin New York pizza to go.
• Bagels and delis – A bagel with cream cheese or a pastrami sandwich.
• Chelsea Market – A food hall with lots of stalls under one roof.
• Comedy and jazz clubs – Evening entertainment in the Village.

Day trips

• Coney Island – Beach, boardwalk and a historic amusement park.
• Hudson Valley – Autumn leaves, art at Dia Beacon and small towns.
• Staten Island Ferry – The commuter ferry with views of the Statue of Liberty.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

The subway runs 24/7, pay contactless with card or phone (OMNY); Manhattan is great on foot.

Tipping

15–20% is expected in restaurants.

Power

Plug type A/B, 120 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

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