Is New York a walkable city?

New York City is one of the ultimate walkable cities. It has plentiful public transportation, but many visitors prefer to explore the city on foot. In fact, several of the city's landmarks are within easy walking distance from the others, and all five boroughs of the city are walkable.



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Start in the morning, so you have time for a lunch break and can wrap up before dinnertime. How long the walk takes will, of course, depend on your speed and how long you take for breaks. My journey ended up at about 5 hours, 30 minutes including a few short stops.

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If you're prepared to wake up early, walk a lot, and dive right into the bustle of the city, you can see a wide variety of the top attractions in Manhattan in one day–plus squeeze in a tiny taste of Brooklyn, too.

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The best way to get around NYC as a tourist is by taking the subway or the bus since it's cheap, efficient, and goes to most parts of the city.

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The MTA bus system has 253 local routes and 71 express bus routes in NYC's five boroughs. Bus stops are located at street corners and have a tall, round sign with a bus emblem and route number. Most stops also include a “Guide-A-Ride”, a sign displaying the route map and bus schedule.

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New York City is one of the ultimate walkable cities. It has plentiful public transportation, but many visitors prefer to explore the city on foot. In fact, several of the city's landmarks are within easy walking distance from the others, and all five boroughs of the city are walkable.

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The distance between Times Square and Central Park is 2 miles.

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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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