{"id":858162,"date":"2024-09-22T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T06:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=858162"},"modified":"2025-02-08T11:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T09:50:12","slug":"new-york-in-24-hours-express-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/new-york-in-24-hours-express-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\uddfd New York in 24 hours: express guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine that you only have one day in New York<\/a> City. What should hotels<\/a> do first? Go through some<\/a> interesting things and check the box? Or feel the city, breathe it in and remember its sound? This guide is for those who are truly in love with New York, even if they have never been there before.<\/p>\n

How to see New York<\/h2>\n

Helicopter<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

The fastest way to enjoy views of New York, as well as Brooklyn<\/a> and New Jersey, is a helicopter ride. It will take from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the package chosen. From a bird's eye view, you can see the Statue of Liberty and the expanses of Central Park, the Brooklyn and Manhattan<\/a> bridges. The helicopter will then fly under the George Washington Bridge along the Hudson River to once again rise above the glittering peaks of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building.<\/p>\n

Cost: from $200. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ferry<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

A separate type of pleasure for those who are keen to see the beauty of the “Big Apple”, as New York is also called, is ferries. There is a paid option called NYC Ferry<\/a>, which will take you on six different routes<\/a> for just $4. But I recommend free.<\/p>\n

The Staten Island Ferry departs from the Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan and goes to the St. George Terminal on Staten Island. And then back. The ferry departs every 30 minutes day and night. To avoid the crowd of similar tourists and island residents who are getting home, plan your travel time from 9:30 to 12:00 and after 19:00. Travel time one way takes 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

The best panoramic views are from the lower deck at the rear of the ship. From here, lower Manhattan, Governors Island and the Statue of Liberty are clearly visible, especially if you stand near the railing.<\/p>\n

Cost: free<\/p>\n

Cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n

In addition to sailing on a ferry, you can see New York from the water using a river cruise. There are several options from typical tourist to romantic<\/a> with dinner and champagne.<\/p>\n

On average it takes 1.5 hours. You will have the opportunity to listen to the history of the city from a gadfly tour<\/a> or through an audio guide<\/a>, slowly taking in the sights<\/a>. Be sure to sail under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges. This is a great option for those who don't want to rush. And you can always find last-minute tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cost: from $30. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Excursion bus<\/a><\/h3>\n

Listening to an audio guide while sitting on the second floor of a tour bus is the easiest way to quickly get to know New York. On the way, you can get off the bus, walk around the neighborhood, see the sights<\/a>, and then take the next bus of the same company. I recommend taking a 24-hour ticket for the<\/a> Hop on Hop off tour from Big bus. It allows you to visit not only Lower Manhattan, but also Upper Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Cost: from $54. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a guide<\/h3>\n

The best solution for exploring a new city is to find a professional guide who is in love with New York and will tell you about it. Boring facts can be found on Wikipedia. But you can feel like a real New Yorker only by exploring secret routes<\/a> accessible only to your own people.<\/p>\n

Each guide works differently. For example<\/a>, someone transports their wards by car, thanks to which they cover several parts of the city remote from each other in a short time. Small routes, such as exploring Central Park, can be conquered by pedicabs.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

But the real pleasure is walking around the city. In 4 hours it is quite possible to see the most beautiful places in Lower Manhattan and walk to the Brooklyn Bridge.<\/p>\n

Cost: from $100<\/p>\n

Must see<\/h2>\n

There are so many attractions and significant places in New York that it is unlikely that you will be able to see<\/a> every one of them. But there are those that will tell the real history of the city. Their visits include tours to the USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Statue of Liberty<\/h3>\n

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island, three kilometers from Manhattan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If during the whole day you never see this majestic lady with a torch in her hand, you can say that you have never been to New York. America received the Statue of Liberty as a gift from France.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The statue was made of copper, but over the years it oxidized and turned green. The frame of the statue was invented by Gustave Eiffel, the same one who worked on the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n

You can see the attraction completely free of charge, but you can only get there by ferry. According to rumors, this is one of the first places where green card<\/a> holders go.<\/p>\n

Ferry cost: $25.<\/p>\n

Central Park<\/h3>\n

A wonderful oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle. Here you can wander barefoot, eat ice cream and listen to real jazz performed by street musicians.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

Times Square<\/h3>\n

Times Square is<\/strong> perhaps the most famous square in New York and one of the symbols of America. Every day it passes through about 300 thousand pedestrians and 115 thousand drivers and passengers.<\/p>\n

Broadway<\/a><\/h3>\n

Broadway productions are famous all over the world. And if you find yourself in New York, make sure you get to at least one of the performances. The most popular musicals are ” Chicago<\/a> ” at the Ambassador Theater and “The Lion King” at the Minskoff Theater.<\/p>\n

Cost: “Chicago” \u2013 from $66, “The Lion King” \u2013 from $135<\/p>\n

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