How many days do you need in New York?

You need at least three days to really see the main highlights (though a “quick hits” tour could be done in a two-day NYC itinerary). However, I suggest 4-5 days to see the main sights without rushing too much.



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Is 4 Days Enough to Visit New York? The average time that most visitors spend in New York is between 2-4 days, so with the right itinerary you'll be able to see most of the city's attractions in this amount of time. But if you'd also like to do more unusual things in New York, then four days won't be enough.

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While many people are just able to spend a few days in New York, having one week in NYC will give you the chance to see the best of the best without rushing through. This 7 day New York City itinerary goes over some of the top attractions & things to do in the city for your visit.

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We went to NYC last year during Christmas for 5 nights. My husband and I budgeted about $2000(for personal expenses not including hotel room or air travel which were separate). It was more than enough.

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You need at least three days to really see the main highlights (though a “quick hits” tour could be done in a two-day NYC itinerary). However, I suggest 4-5 days to see the main sights without rushing too much.

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You can barely scratch the surface on a typical four- or five-day visit. (But, then again, I don't think even a four-month trip would be enough to see NYC! The city is constantly changing too much.) In short, New York is impossible to “see” in one visit.

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New York City Travel Tips You Need to Know Before Visiting
  1. NYC is Best Navigated by Public Transportation.
  2. Don't Rent A Car in NYC.
  3. See Times Square, but Don't eat in Times Square.
  4. Don't Eat at Chain Restaurants.
  5. Pizza, Bagels, and Egg Sandwiches are Life.
  6. Tipping is Important in NYC.
  7. New Yorkers Aren't Really Rude.


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The answer is yes, you will find some good food in that price range, you won't starve. Allowing maybe $100 per person per day will get you a nice dinner every night and an occasional sit down lunch too. Adding more to the budget means you can maybe go to a 5 star dinner for a splurge one night too.

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