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New York City 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through New York City grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Statue of Liberty · Views & landmarks·Nature

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  1. Morning
    Statue of Liberty

    Views & landmarks

    A large statue standing on Liberty Island in New York, given by France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence. As a symbol of New York, it's best explored up close by ferry.

  2. After lunch
    Liberty Island

    Nature · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    An uninhabited island in New York Harbor, well known as the site of the Statue of Liberty. Designated a national park along with Ellis Island, it's regarded as a symbol of New York.

  3. Afternoon
    Ellis Island

    Nature · 1.1 km from the previous stop

    This island at the mouth of the Hudson River is known as the place where immigrants to the United States were processed from 1892 to 1954. It offers a glimpse into the history of immigration.

  4. Evening
    40 Wall Street

    Views & landmarks · 2.7 km from the previous stop

    This 70-story skyscraper in Manhattan, New York, was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1930. Its distinctive blue-tinted spire makes it easy to spot on the skyline.

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DAY 2

Around Central Park · Parks & gardens·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Central Park

    Parks & gardens

    A large park in the heart of Manhattan, New York, considered the most visited park in the United States. It has appeared as a backdrop in countless films and TV shows, so many corners feel instantly familiar.

  2. After lunch
    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.6 km from the previous stop

    A modern art museum in Manhattan, New York, whose spiral building designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright is itself a sight to see. You can view a wide range of works, from Impressionist to contemporary art.

  3. Afternoon
    American Museum of Natural History

    Museums & galleries · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    A natural history museum located in Manhattan, New York. It's also well known as the setting for the "Night at the Museum" film series.

  4. Evening
    Upper West Side

    Shopping & districts · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    The Upper West Side is a quiet residential neighborhood stretching west of Central Park, known for its tree-lined streets and charming brownstones. It's a great place for a relaxed stroll past distinctive cafés and shops.

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DAY 3

Around Chrysler Building · Views & landmarks·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Chrysler Building

    Views & landmarks

    An Art Deco building at the corner of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, New York, completed in 1930. Having once been the world's tallest building, it stands as a defining landmark of the New York skyline.

  2. After lunch
    St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    This Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral stands between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York, across from Rockefeller Center. As the seat of the Archdiocese of New York, it makes a lovely stop on a walk through the area.

  3. Afternoon
    Bank of America Tower

    Views & landmarks · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    A 55-story skyscraper rising in Midtown Manhattan, New York, completed in 2009. It's a great landmark for taking in the modern skyline of the city.

  4. Evening
    Midtown Manhattan

    Shopping & districts · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    Midtown Manhattan is the heart of New York, home to major landmarks like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square. It's the perfect place to soak up the city's energy and striking skyline.

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