TripSmithNew York
A curated guide to New York, United States: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Central Park 4.8★ (300,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art 4.8★ (93,000 reviews) · Art museum
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum 4.8★ (94,000 reviews) · Historical place museum
- Rockefeller Center 4.7★ (201,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Top of The Rock 4.7★ (83,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Statue of Liberty 4.7★ (112,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Empire State Building 4.7★ (128,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt 4.7★ (35,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- 787 Coffee 4.9★ (3,800 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Le Parisien Bakery 4.8★ (8,200 reviews) · Bakery
- 787 Coffee Co. 4.8★ (5,600 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Citizen of Soho - A Breakfast Restaurant & Cafe 4.8★ (3,300 reviews) · Cafe
- Le Bernardin 4.6★ (4,600 reviews) · French
- Little Collins 4.5★ (2,700 reviews) · Cafe
- Bibble & Sip 4.5★ (3,700 reviews) · Cafe
- Gold coffee 4.9★ (1,600 reviews) · Coffee shop
Where to drink
- The Dead Rabbit 4.7★ (8,400 reviews) · Bar
- Dutch Fred's 4.6★ (2,900 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Fraunces Tavern 4.5★ (6,600 reviews) · Bar
- Dante NYC 4.5★ (2,800 reviews) · Bar
- Time Out Market New York 4.5★ (8,000 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Central Park
- Afternoon: Rockefeller Center
- Dinner: 787 Coffee
- Nightcap: The Dead Rabbit
Day 2
- Morning: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Afternoon: Top of The Rock
- Dinner: Le Parisien Bakery
- Nightcap: Dutch Fred's
Day 3
- Morning: 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Afternoon: Statue of Liberty
- Dinner: 787 Coffee Co.
- Nightcap: Fraunces Tavern
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in New York?
With 22 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.