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3 days in New York City

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3 days in New York City
Spend three days in NYC and see the top places.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Day 1
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty

Please note: the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on July 4, 2013. Liberty Island is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886... More

Please note: the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on July 4, 2013. Liberty Island is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986. (The statue and island are both temporarily closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.) Less

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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9/11 Memorial
9/11 Memorial

The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two massive pools set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers with 30-foot waterfalls cascading down their sides. The nearly 3,000 names of the men, women, and children killed in the... More

The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two massive pools set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers with 30-foot waterfalls cascading down their sides. The nearly 3,000 names of the men, women, and children killed in the attacks are inscribed into bronze parapets surrounding the twin Memorial pools. This national tribute, located at the heart of the World Trade Center, also gives visitors the unique opportunity to witness the rebuilding taking place around them—including the construction of 1 World Trade Center, which will be the tallest building in the United States. Although free to visit, advance passes for a specific date and time are required. Visitor passes, including same-day passes, can be reserved on the Memorial website. Less

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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South Street Seaport
South Street Seaport

The shops and restaurants and historic ambiance have made this renovated port one of Manhattan's most visited spots.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Empire State Building
Empire State Building

One of the most famous and storied buildings in the world boasts an 86th-floor observatory with spectacular views of New York City and beyond.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Day 2
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History

Interactive, modernized exhibits and an IMAX theater help bring this museum, dedicated to understanding the past, into the 21st century.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Central Park
Central Park

Extending from 59th to 110th streets between 5th and 8th avenues [Central Park West], Central Park is one of the iconic sights of New York City... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest encyclopedic art museum in the world under a single roof.  Over 2 million art works from all periods... more »

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Day 3
High Line
High Line

The High Line is a public park built on an abandoned freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market

Rain or shine take a food and culture walking tour of the Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District you won't be disappointment.  The three hours fly by... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art

Home of the largest collection of artwork created between 1880 and the present.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center, home to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, offers shopping, dining and attractions. The attractions include the NBC Studio... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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