New York Itinerary for 8 Days : Ultimate New York Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Empire State Building

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Ticket Price: 36 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 20 W 34th St, New York, NY

Towering over Manhattan's skyscrapers, the Empire State Building is a landmark in New York and has been featured in many films and TV shows. The observation deck on the floor, accessible by high-speed elevators, offers a panoramic view of New York's cityscape, taking in views of both the Hudson River and the East River. The view is even more magnificent at sunset and particularly charming inundated in lights at nightfall. The Empire State Building offers multimedia devices as guidance, introducing New York's major tourist attractions in each direction. Telescopes mounted on the observation deck provide an even better view.

Reviews from Real Guests:

莉之: The Empire State Building Empire State Building, located on Manhattan Fifth Avenue, New York. Completed in 1931, it was the highest building in the world at the time, and is still the second tallest building in the United States. (The Empire State Building, which was restored to its highest building in New York after the twins were killed in the September 11 attacks, grew to 449 meters tall by 381 meters and antennas. (Now, what do you think, an antenna really makes a building tall?) Because it's tall, there are many places in New York that can see this beautiful building from a distance, but because the streets are not big in New York, you have to keep your head high to see the Empire State Building. With a very uncomfortable position, so the building is only distant. In many movies you can see the Empire State Building, the final battle of King Kong, on the top floor of the Empire State Building; Sleepless in Seattle( Seattle can't sleep! ) The place where the protagonist and heroine agree is also the observation deck of the Empire State Building. Of course, in addition to looking at the skyline from afar, the observation deck of the Empire State Building is another angle of view of New York, just remember to go at the right time.

K-TravelMuse: I recommend to come arround 4:30pm, then you'll enjoy day time, sunset, and night time. You can stay as much as you want in the viewpoint. I think 1 hour / 1 hour thirty minutes is good enough. You can visit 2 View Point, one is inside the room (indoor) and the other one is outside. Can be cold in winter but there is warmer outside. Enjoy!

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Empire State Building, you can head to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Opening Hours: Sun - Thu 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Ticket Price: 25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

Located in close proximity to the beautiful Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's five major museums. The Museum has art collections in excess of 3 million, holding invaluable artifacts and a art works from across the world, including Egypt, Greece, Rome, Europe, and Asia, and innumerable world-class art treasures such as Egyptian temples, Chinese porcelain, Greek statues, and European paintings. This place is worthy of a whole day's time for an in-depth visit.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (English: Metropolitan Museum of Art, nicknamed The Met) is located next to Manhattan Central Park in New York City, New York, USA. It is one of the largest art museums in the world and has more visitors. The main building has an area of about 8 hectares and exhibits more than 20 hectares. The museum has over two million pieces of art and is divided into 17 museum departments. In addition to the main museum, there is the Abbey Museum in Upper Manhattan, which displays mainly medieval art, and the Brower branch, which opened in March 2016, for the emergence of contemporary art.

莉之: Located next to Manhattan Central Park in New York, New York, USA, it is one of the largest art museums in the world and has more visitors. The main building covers about 8 hectares and more than 20 hectares. The museum has over two million pieces of art and is divided into 17 museum departments. In addition to the main museum, there is the Abbey Museum in Upper Manhattan, which displays mainly medieval art, and the Brower branch, which opened in March 2016, for the emergence of contemporary art.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Pendry Manhattan West is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Pendry Manhattan West

Located in New York (Midtown), Pendry Manhattan West is within a 10-minute walk of The High Line Park and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Madison Square Garden and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Macy's. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite. Stay in one of the guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes.

Day 2 | Morning

American Museum of Natural History

Opening Hours:

Ticket Price: 23 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

The American Museum of Natural History has a history of more than 100 years. As soon as you enter the door, you can see two huge dinosaur skeletons resurrected in "Night at the Museum". A large number of specimens and fossils are collected here, covering the entire evolutionary history of human civilization from the beginning of the earth's birth.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The museum, which is free of charge in Washington, D.C., is sponsored by the Smithsonian Foundation. It's free, but it's a wonderful place to explore and display everything from mummy, booty and mammals to bones of ancient life, and a rich description that extends the intellectual horizon of the planet. The total was displayed on the second floor and the pressure was a model that restored Tyrannosaurus to bone form. Nice space to make an imaginary trip to the past possible.

Trip.com User: Location is in Central Park, on Sixth Avenue. The exhibition is of excellent quality, the interior guide has Chinese interpreters to rent, the environment is bright! The price is reasonable! Thumbs up!

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting American Museum of Natural History, don’t forget pay a visit to New York Museum of Modern Art.

New York Museum of Modern Art

Opening Hours: Open from 10:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

The Museum of Modern Art in New York, or MoMA for short, is a cultural icon of New York. Monet's "Water Lilies", Van Gogh's "Starry Night", Matisse's "Dance", Picasso's "Girls of Avignon" and other masterpieces, as well as sculptures, prints, photography, furniture, installation art and other modern artworks as many as 150,000 pieces. The two basement floors of the Modern Art Museum are cinemas, and there are six floors upstairs. The exhibitions are roughly divided into painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, architecture and design, installation art, sculpture and special exhibitions. There is an information desk in the middle of the lobby, and you can ask for a guide map in Chinese.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Lexymanson: The MOMA, which has been looking forward to for a long time, has not been disappointed, and finally saw the starry sky of Van Gogh. The design in the pavilion is very spacious and bright, and it will not be crowded and uncomfortable.

Trip.com User: I always enjoy visiting Moma no matter how many times I've been there. Great palce to go if you are in NYC!

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book The Mark Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to New York Museum of Modern Art love staying at it.

The Mark Hotel

Property Location
With a stay at The Mark, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from Lenox Hill Hospital and minutes from Whitney Museum of American Art. This 5-star hotel is close to Central Park and Rockefeller Center.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Beaux Arts hotel include babysitting/childcare (surcharge), a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Breakfast is available daily for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 3 | Morning

Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing

Ticket Price: 18.5 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Battery Park， New York， NY 10004

The Statue of Liberty in the United States is located near the mouth of the Hudson River in New York, New York, and is an important tourist attraction in the United States. For thousands of immigrants to the United States, the Statue of Liberty was a guarantee of escape from the poverty and oppression of the old world, and the Statue of Liberty became a symbol of the United States. We will bring you to the Statue of Liberty, give you the opportunity to take a photo with her from an unobtainable angle on the island, get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty, feel the magnificence of the Statue of Liberty, and you can also learn about the unknown Goddess one side. Learn how more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States through the halls of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Whether you're visiting New York City for the first time or the hundredth, a boat ride is definitely a unique way to experience New York City's spectacular skyline and waterways.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing, Empire State Building Main Deck next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Empire State Building Main Deck

Ticket Price: 38 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 20 W 34th St, New York, NY

86th Floor Observation Deck: Indoor and outdoor observation deck, located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the ground, with audio guides available in eight languages including Mandarin. This is the highest open-air observation deck in New York. Visit the 86th floor open-air observation deck of the Empire State Building and feel the thrill of being at the center of the world and on top of the world. As the world's observation deck, the 86th floor observation deck has been used as the backdrop for numerous movies and TV series, as well as countless private photos. Centered on the tower's spire, the observation deck offers 360-degree views of New York and the wider region. From here you'll enjoy unique views of Central Park, the Hudson and East Rivers, the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and more. Our multimedia handheld devices guide your view from all directions. Also get a clearer view with our high performance binoculars. 102nd Floor Observation Deck The indoor observation deck, located on the 102nd floor, is 1,250 feet (381 meters) above the ground. In 2016, in order to provide visitors with detailed exhibition explanations and a full range of beautiful scenery, and lead them to appreciate the nearly 100-year history of the building, the Empire State Building Observation Deck officially launched its new mobile terminal guide APP, and provides free WIFI for tourists to download. . The guide is divided into Chinese and English versions, designed to allow tourists from all over the world to download and learn more about the content according to their language needs. Chinese tourists can directly search for "Empire State Building" in the Apple Store to get the Chinese version, and users of Android systems can also download it through Google Play abroad.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Empire State Building Main Deck? Lowell Hotel is one of your top choices.

Lowell Hotel

Located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, this upscale hotel is one block from Central Park. The 5-star hotel features 2 fine dining restaurants. Every room offers a flat-screen TV. Hotel Lowell features spacious rooms furnished with marble bathrooms and a DVD/VCR player. A nightly turndown service and free New York Times newspaper are also provided. Manhattan Hotel Lowell has a fully-equipped gym with modern equipment. Guests can arrange restaurant, entertainment and transportation reservations at the concierge desk. On-site dining is possible at The Pembroke Room or The Post House, a gourmet steak and chop house. Room service is also available 24-hours at the Hotel Lowell in Manhattan. Hotel Lowell is 5 blocks from Midtown with boutique shops and international restaurants all within walking distance. Carnegie Hall is a 15-minute walk away.

Day 4 | Morning

One World Trade Center

Ticket Price: 35 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 285 Fulton St, New York City, NY 10007-0089

The construction of the new World Trade Center began after the 9/11 incident. It was built next to the original World Trade Center and took 13 years to complete. At present, many companies have settled in the office. The 104th floor of Building 1 is now open to tourists. You can take the high-speed landscape elevator to the observation deck on the 100th floor to enjoy the panoramic view of New York.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravlnTwink: Club Quarters hotel near one World Trade Center. Awesome hotel location to visit the one World Trade Center and 9/11 memorial site!

WB2021: A very modern and nice building standing near the site of the former Twin towers. It's now the tallest building in NYC.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming One World Trade Center, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 33 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum exhibits include the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, the USS S Growler submarine and a variety of military fighter jets, coast guard rescue helicopters, anti-aircraft and torpedoes. The huge aircraft carrier is docked on the shore and becomes a beautiful scenery along the Hudson River. A simple security check is required before entering the museum, and the main entrance is the lower hangar deck of the aircraft carrier. Above the hangar deck is the flight deck, which is connected by elevators, which can quickly transport the aircraft from the bottom hangar to the flight deck. On the left of the flight deck is the ship island, which is the command center of the aircraft carrier. The command tower, flight control room, navigation room, and radar antenna communication center are all located on the ship island. The deck is full of fighter jets and helicopters, and military fans will surely know the model of these military aircraft. The USSGrowler submarine is currently the only submarine in the world that can be visited by tourists that can launch equipment. Because the interior space of the submarine is extremely small, only 20 people are allowed to enter and visit at a time. The internal metal machines, consoles, detection cabins are all worth seeing.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City

This art deco, boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Broadway theaters. The 5-star hotel offers a 42-inch flat-screen TV, personal butler service and free Wi-Fi in every guest room. The property is renowned in the travel industry for their quality customer service and luxury amenities. A combination of contemporary luxury and old fashioned design, the Chatwal Hotel features on-site spa services at the prestigious Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. The well equipped gym is open 24-hours and personal training can be arranged. Guest rooms at the Chatwal feature 400-thread-count linens and down duvets. A DVD player and stereo with MP3 connectivity are available upon request. The bathrooms offers his and hers bath amenities and comfortable terry cloth robes. The Lambs Club at the Chatwal is a bar-and-grill with modern takes on American classics. The restaurant offers a 2,500 square foot mezzanine lounge with 20-foot viewing windows with city views. Times Square is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Central Park is a 17-minute walk away.

Day 5 | Morning

United Nations Headquarters

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-16:30, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-16:30 (not open on weekends in January and February), visitors need to leave the building before 17:30. The United Nations Headquarters in New York is closed in 2018: January 1, March 30, May 28, June 15, July 4, August 21, September 3, November 22, December 25th.

Ticket Price: 20 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 405 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

The land of the headquarters is international territory and consists of four buildings: the Secretariat Building, the Conference Hall Building, the General Assembly Hall and the Hammarskjöld Library. Visits need to be reserved in advance. The sculptures on the square represent the wish for peace. Postcards can be purchased at souvenir shops and postmarked here.

Day 5 | Afternoon

The Lion King nearby is the top choice before you leave United Nations Headquarters and hit the road.

The Lion King

Ticket Price: 112 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.5-2.5 Hours

Location: 200 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Based on the 1994 Disney film and the original book by Roger and Erin, the musical won an Oscar for the song CanYouFeeltheLoveTonight, with other music produced by Hans Zimmer, Lai Bo, Mark Macina and Jay Rifkin . Directed by famous director Julie Taimer, this visual feast successfully blends animals, puppets and real people seamlessly and is loved by audiences of all ages.

Day 5 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at The Lion King? The Mercer is one of your top choices.

The Mercer

Located in Soho, this luxury hotel is a 5-minute walk from Washington Square Park and Little Italy. It features 24-hour concierge service and loft-style rooms. Each of the spacious and contemporary rooms at The Mercer has high ceilings and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The marble bathroom includes a walk-in shower with body sprays. Video game systems are available upon request. This New York hotel provides private exercise trainers, massage therapists, and yoga lessons. Dog walking services are available as well as valet parking and limousines with professional drivers. The lobby boasts a large book and magazine library. The Mercer Kitchen is a 2-level restaurant serving unique American cuisine in a casual atmosphere. It has a café area that overlooks the streets of Soho. Time Square is 2.5 miles from The Mercer Hotel. The World Trade Center Memorial Site is just 1 mile away.

Day 6 | Morning

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,11:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, NY 10128

The white spiral exterior of the Guggenheim Museum was designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the visiting route is from the sixth floor down the spiral staircase. The museum exhibits mainly modern and contemporary art works, and is very famous for the original works of Van Gogh and Picasso. The museum in New York is a very large one under the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, next to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum. The souvenir shop on the first floor, you can buy clothes, crafts and books full of design sense.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Really fancy museum. Great architecture and fabulous arts. Skipped the queue with CityPass，I definitely recommend you go with the Pass.

obvo: worth a visit. the architecture itself is very inspirational.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Top of The Rock.

Top of The Rock

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 38 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA

The Top of the Rock Observation Deck is a famous observation deck located on the top floor (70th floor) of the GE Building at Rockefeller Center in the center of Manhattan, New York. Take the elevator straight to the top floor, and after the elevator is the viewing platform. The observation deck does not use high railings, but is equipped with lower guardrails around, so that tourists can enjoy the view of Manhattan without reservation. When the weather is nice, the visibility on the top of the rock is better, and the whole Manhattan view can be seen. Looking down at the street, it looks like a stream in a canyon, which is very narrow, with people like ants and cars like beetles. Looking up and looking into the distance, the row upon row of high-rise buildings is like a scene seen in movies and TV dramas. Although the Top of the Rock is not as high as the Empire State Building Observation Deck, the Top of the Rock has a lot to offer. First, there are far fewer tourists than the Empire State Building. Secondly, here you can enjoy the majestic appearance of the Empire State Building at a glance, and it is also a better location for shooting the Empire State Building. The floor of the observation deck is equipped with heating equipment, which can melt ice and snow in winter to prevent tourists from slipping. In addition, there are telescopes for tourists to use on the observation deck, as well as chairs for rest. When the weather is good, you can sit on the chairs and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the sun. At night, the scenery here is still charming. From a high altitude, you can overlook the entire New York City at the beginning of the lanterns, and the bright lights of the Empire State Building.

Reviews from Real Guests:

루프리텔캄: Observatory sunset view amazing New York

Day 6 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Top of The Rock, The Peninsula New York nearby is the best place to stay.

The Peninsula New York

Located steps from Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, this hotel boasts a rooftop terrace and a spa with an indoor pool. Rockefeller Center is 644 metres from the property and Central park is 483 metres from the property. There is a curated art exhibition celebrating artists prominent in the 1980s on display at The Peninsula New York through October 31st. Located in the public spaces of the hotel, the installation features a variety of works from Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Barbara Kruger and Michael Halsband. Each room offers complimentary WiFi, international calls, flat-screen TVs, a fully stocked minibar and mood lighting. The marble bathrooms feature a built-in TV and robes. Some rooms overlook the city. Gourmet dining at The Peninsula New York includes contemporary American cuisine at Clement restaurant. Salon de Ning is a modern rooftop bar and terrace that offers a range of signature cocktails and Asian-inspired light fare. The Museum of Modern Art and 5 Av/53 Street Subway Station are within 805 metres of the property. Broadway theatres, including Winter Garden and Gershwin Theatre, are within 1.2 km from the property.

Day 7 | Morning

The Morgan Library & Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,11:00am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Wed,10:30am-5:00pm;Open on Thu,10:30am-9:00pm;Open on Fri,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 22 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

The Morgan Library and Museum originally belonged to the famous American financier Morgan. It is a private library with Renaissance art features and opened to the public in 1924. Morgan is also a collector, and the rare books, manuscripts, drawings, prints and artifacts on display here are part of his collection.

Day 7 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting The Morgan Library & Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Madame Tussauds New York.

Madame Tussauds New York

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,11:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 36.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Madame Tussauds in New York is a very high-level wax museum in the world, with wax figures of many celebrities. Take the elevator to the seventh floor to visit, scientists, politicians, Hollywood stars and simulated scenes will keep you filming. The lively party scene features Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Aniston and more. In the movie and TV drama scene, you can direct the movie with the big director Spielberg, and have a talk show with Oprah. In the gallery scene, there are many scientists and political figures, such as Einstein, Clinton, Obama and so on. Don't miss taking pictures with Hulk and Spider-Man in the superhero exhibition hall. If you are brave enough, try the haunted house here. Then buy your favorite Q-version wax figure at the souvenir shop.

Day 7 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Whitby Hotel is the best places.

The Whitby Hotel

Situated in upper midtown Manhattan, 483 metres from the Central Park, the Whitby Hotel is a short distance away from stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. The Whitby Hotel offers complimentary WiFi to all guests.Each room at The Whitby Hotel is individually designed with floor to ceiling windows. Some rooms have a private terrace and offer views of the Manhattan skyline. Interiors have been designed by Kit Kemp.Guests will also have access to The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, an Orangery, a book-lined drawing room as well as a fully equipped gym.The Museum of Modern Art is 483 metres from the property, while Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are 805 metres from the property. Guests will find many restaurants in the vicinity as well.

Day 8 | Morning

Bronx Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-4/2,10:00am-4:30pm;Open from 4/4-11/1,Mon-Fri,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 4/4-11/1,Sat-Sun,10:00am-5:30pm;Open from 11/2-12/31,10:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 39.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA

The Bronx Zoo opened to the public in 1899 and also serves as an animal research and conservation park. There are more than 650 species and about 4,000 animals from all over the world, including some endangered animals. In addition, you can experience 4D movies, a carousel of animal seats, and feeding penguins and sea lions.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Md Rasel bhuiyan: Fantastic Zoo We tried the Wednesday discount tickets for the first time, the all-inclusive option. It was great, not any more crowded than past years during field trip season. The fact that it was Wednesday and many people used the free admission did not increase the crowd size uncomfortably. What was odd was how friendly the staff was during our visit. We've been going to the Bronx Zoo for years, and never encountered such friendly helpful employees. Not sure what is different, but it was extremely pleasant. Everything was well kept, the restrooms were clean, shops and food options were typical of the spring season (not everything open, but enough to find what you need throughout the zoo) No complaints, it was a perfect day and a wonderful experience. The guy on the monorail, was the best. We had him last year as well, and he's friendly, professional, and really cares about the experience of the guests.

Eve Marte: I went with my little brother because he wanted to see the Dinosaur Safari exhibit and ended up having a great time! Its a bit expensive but well worth it. The place is huge and there is lots to see. I used an app called Zoomaps that a friend had told me about to get around and was very helpful

Day 8 | Afternoon

United States Military Academy nearby is the top choice before you leave Bronx Zoo and hit the road.

United States Military Academy

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-4:45pm

Ticket Price: 17 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY 10996

West Point Military Academy is a military school in the United States. It has trained many military talents in the past 200 years. Reservations are required to visit the school. The tour guide will introduce the history and tradition of West Point Military Academy and the daily life of military students along the way. The cannon by the river, the bronze statue of Eisenhower and the statue of General Patton holding a telescope at the West Point Library are all places worth photographing and commemorating. Facing the Hudson River at West Point Heights, stands the Battle Monument, commemorating the soldiers who died in the American Civil War. In the nearly 100-year-old church, the flags of the Legion of Honor in various battles are hung. The Army Museum can learn about the history of the US Army, and there is a souvenir shop in the museum, which should not be missed by military fans.

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