New York - 3 days

New York in 3 days:

I visited New York with my family in September this year. Weather was fabulous. We decided to drive from Toronto to New York which is about 8-9 hrs drive. We stopped a couple of times for breakfast, lunch and to stretch! I have included some pictures that I took at New York. Here are a few suggestions on what you can cover in NewYork in 3 days.

Day 1: Statue of Liberty:
1. Located on the Liberty Island, the statue of Liberty is a world famous historical landmark.
The statue stands at the entrance of New York harbour; a 151-foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch on-high. Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American Independence.
Statue Cruises offers departures throughout the day from both New York and New Jersey for the convenience of out-of-town visitors and local residents alike. Cruise Tickets: Adults: $12, children: $ 5
Island Cruise: Take the cruise if you are interested in New York’s magnificent sights; enjoy countless photo opportunities while cruising by the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. I liked the Immigration museum on the Ellis Island. I felt sorry for the immigrants who had taken such a horrible journey to reach ‘America’-Land of Hope.

Day 2: Downtown NewYork

2. Empire State Building: The Empire State Building is located on 34th Street and Fifth Avenue and is visible from many places in New York City. The Empire State Building is 1,453 feet, 8 9/16 inches from the base to the top of the lightning rod. There are 1,860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor. Thousands of people visit the Empire State Building daily. On a clear day, you can see for almost 80 miles from the top of the Empire State Building. Lightning strikes the Empire State Building about 100 times a year. Admission tickets to the Empire State Building is $19 for adults and $ 17 for Youth (age 12-17)
3. Brooklyn Bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It spans the East river between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge started in 1869 and took 14 years to complete. The Brooklyn Bridge ranks as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century and remains one of New York's most popular and well known landmarks. We walked on the footpath and enjoyed a great view of the bridge's towers as well as downtown Manhattan's skyline.


4. Times Square: Times Square, the most bustling square of New York is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs. In 1904, the New York Times built the Times Tower on 43rd street just off Broadway to replace the premises in Downtown. It is one of those places that make New York a city that never sleeps. The best time to visit Times Square is at night! It is hard to take pictures, because there are thousands of people walking on the streets, unless you don’t mind having strangers in your pictures. But I managed to take a few photos of the illuminated buildings!

5. Wall Street: Historically known as the center of New York’s financial district, Wall Street is often associated with wealth and ambition in America. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Wall Street was “the place” to be if you were a large financial institution or other big business. So many buildings sprung up on this tip of Manhattan that the Wall Street district began to boast its own distinct skyline.

6. The Charging Bull Statue: One of the Financial District’s most famous symbols is the ‘Charging Bull’ statue. The bull represents a bull market, a constantly rising market. The bull attracts many visitors everyday, and people line up to take pictures beside the bull. This statue is a token of optimism. By the time, we reached the bull statue; we were way too tired and hungry. We did not take any pictures of the bull.
Day 3:

7. Yankees Stadium: Yankee Stadium is a stadium located in The Bronx in New York City, New York. It serves as the home ballpark for the New York Yankees. The interior, a modern ballpark with greater space and increased amenities, features a playing field. The stadium features 13,751 club seats and 68 luxury suites.

8. Metropolitan Museum of Art: With more than two million works of art spanning thousands of years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most expansive and prolific art museums in the world and it should be on everyone’s New York to-do list.

These were the attractions that we were able to cover in 3 days. We had a great time! There are many more attractions in and around New York. I would love to visit again! If there is something I missed out, it was ‘shopping’. Had I decided to shop, I would not have seen any attraction!