New York City, one of the largest cities in the world, has a lot to offer.
From amazing public parks and green areas, architectural marvels to an array of museums,
colorful art scene, and nightlife, or thousands of restaurants with an international flair.
In the Big Apple, there's something for everybody.
But what are the must-see attractions if you only have 24 hours?
In this video, we created an itinerary ideal for a one-day visit to NYC.
And at the end of this video, we also included some great tips
to organize yourself before you go.
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To see all the main sights, let's start early and head out to Brooklyn bridge at 7 am.
Brooklyn Bridge is one of the main tourist attractions in New York City.
While there was once even a railway line on the bridge,
it is now open only to personal vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists,
and even commercial vehicles are banned from using the bridge.
Over 10,000 people cross the bridge every day,
so is you visit it in the morning it is not such a bad idea.
Brooklyn Bridge offers a perfect view of Lower Manhattan skyscrapers on one side
and historic Brooklyn on the other side.
At 9 am, we can continue to lower Manhattan to the World Trade Center Complex.
9/11 memorial is located where the World Trade Center towers once stood,
represented by two square reflecting pools.
There is also the 9/11 Museum close to the memorial.
Don't miss the Oculus, an impressive terminal station, part of the World Trade Center complex.
If you have time, visit the One World Observatory,
located on the top floors of One World Trade Center,
the tallest building in North America with amazing panoramic views.
Taking an elevator is a unique visual experience with its virtual time-lapse
recreating the development of New York City's skyline throughout history.
And when you enter the observatory, a short video presentation about New York eventually
reveals the impressive New York skyline below.
11 am is a great time to stop for a quick quick bite,
so let's take a metro to Chelsea Market.
Chelsea Market is a paradise for foodies, offering an array of restaurants from all over the world.
A more proper word to describe Chelsea Market would be the "food mall"
because of its design, where you can simply walk from one restaurant to the next.
Chelsea Market was transformed into its current form in 1997
from what was used to be the original factory complex of the National Biscuit Company.
Did you know that the OREO cookie was invented in this building?
BTW, don't miss Los Tacos No. 1, supposedly the best tacos in NYC.
There's plenty of other cheap eats in New York City,
from dollar pizzas
yes, a slice of pizza for just one dollar
to an array of fast food joints like hot dogs.
Check out our guide for great cheap eats in NYC.
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It's now 12:30 pm, so let's walk to one of the newest architectural marvels, the Vessel.
To get there, take a 1.5 mi. or 2.3 km walk on High Line,
an elevated park, build on a former rail line.
The High Line Park is also a great place to relax in one of many sit-down areas
and even admire the street art on the way.
We’ve arrived at The Vessel, an extraordinary 16-stories-high structure opened in 2019,
as a part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project.
You can climb this interactive artwork on its spiral staircase
and experience New York from a new angle.
Or perhaps you can even visit the Edge,
which is the newest and highest sky deck in Western Hemisphere.
At 3 pm, let's take a subway to Bryant Park and the Public Library.
Bryant Park is a small but impressive park outside the Main Library,
with great outdoor seating areas.
In the summer you can enjoy movie nights
and, in the winter, you can go ice-skating there.
Stop to see The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, dubbed "the main branch,"
which is the main location of the Ney York Public Library system.
It was opened to the public in 1911 and designed in the Beaux-Art style,
featuring numerous impressive rooms.
The building was featured in many movies and TV shows
such as Sex and the City, Ghostbusters, and The Day After Tomorrow.
At 4 pm, let's take a short walk to the Grand Central Terminal.
Grand Central Terminal is a world-famous commuter train terminal
full of shops and restaurants spread out through several different levels.
You will probably recognize the Main Concourse with its iconic clock in the middle from the movies,
as it is a popular meeting place.
It was completed in 1913 and features an impressive Beaux-Arts architecture.
Don't miss the Whispering Gallery located one level below the Main Concourse,
where you can also stop and grab a coffee and something to eat.
At 5:30 pm, let's continue to what is probably the most famous city park in the world,
the Central Park.
While New York City is home to hundreds of parks and recreation areas,
offering a great escape from the busy city streets,
Central Park is the city's most well-known park.
In fact, it is the most visited urban park in the United States.
It features lakes, meadows, impressive buildings, and more.
Central Park is also an extremely popular recreation spot.
Don't miss the famous Bow Bridge, featured in many movies,
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain overlooking The Lake,
beautiful Belvedere Castle and many other attractions within the park.
Check our travel guide for more suggestions.
It’s 7:30 pm and what better way to wrap up our New York experience
than by visiting Times Square.
Did you know that Times Square is one of the busiest pedestrian areas in the world,
located in the heart of Manhattan?
It is famous for its enormous electrified ads creating a surreal neon atmosphere,
famous theatres, shopping, and dining.
It is also the center of New York's entertainment industry with its Broadway Theater District,
and the venue of New Year's Eve ball drop.
And if you are not tired at this point, you can even attend one of many Broadway shows.
Check out our travel guide for the two- and three-day itinerary suggestion.
And now, let's look at some of the tips that might come in handy on your day-trip to NYC.
You'll have to walk a lot, so bring comfortable shoes.
Feel free to skip any of the attractions, depending on how tired you are,
how early in the day you want to start,
if you want to go out in the evening,
if it’s raining,
if some attractions are too crowded, etc.
Depending on where is the location of your accommodation,
you can even reverse the plan and start your day in Central Park
and work your way down towards Lower Manhattan
and end your day at Brooklyn bridge.
Or even change your plan and add new attractions to the list.
If you want to attend any popular Broadway or comedy shows,
make sure to reserve your tickets way in advance.
During the winter, days are shorter,
so if you want to experience more attractions in daylight,
you can visit New York City during summer, spring, or fall.
There are tons of other amazing things to do in NYC,
from interesting museums, amazing neighborhoods, beautiful parks,
jazz clubs, theatres and comedy shows, and much more.
Check out our other NYC videos and buy our travel guide for more suggestions.