Most visitors to New York (whether first-time or return) will want to stay in Manhattan, and the best area to stay in Manhattan for most tourists is in Midtown's Theater District.
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Midtown/Mid ManhattanMidtown Manhattan is easily the best place to stay if you want to be in the thick of things and easily get to all the major attractions. It starts north of 14th Street and ends south of Central Park at 59th Street (though some say it starts at 34th).
Times Square offers a wide range of things to see, do, eat, and shop. You can enjoy street performances, explore museums and galleries, as well as catch award-winning Broadway shows. This open square also offers unique attractions like a Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and a Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Stretching in an L-shape from Bryant Park to Central Park, from Fifth Avenue to Columbus Circle is Midtown Manhattan. One of the highest concentrations of skyscrapers in the world.
Constantly Flooded with People. Nearly half a million people walk through Times Square every single day. While it can be exciting at first, and is always extremely entertaining, it can also wear you down if you're in a rush or feel like you need space.
' And another tourist, speaking from experience, said that the fact that locals do not go to Times Square should be a tale-tell sign itself. They said: 'Illuminated signs, over priced restaurants, theatres, tacky souvenir shops and crowds of tourists. Its an area avoided by locals, and for good reason.
Hate people? Then you might want to avoid the most crowded part of Times Square, dubbed “The Bow Tie.” It spans between Broadway and Seventh Ave from 41st to 47th Street.
If you plan to stay at a 5-star hotel and dine at upscale restaurants in Manhattan, then a budget of $1000 is definitely not going to cut it. However, if you book a mid-tier hotel and take advantage of the many free things to do in New York, then a budget of $1000 is just fine.
With 3 days in NYC, you can see most of the major sights and landmarks. But to make the most of your time and money, remember your New York Pass. A lot of the activities and attractions mentioned in this post are included.
New York City is at its best from April to June and September to early November when the weather is comfortable and there are fewer crowds of other visitors. If you're traveling with kids or on a budget, then you might want to visit during the summer or winter instead for the best overall experience.
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.