What your quote can include
- Round-trip flightsFrom your home airport in the US
- 4 nights of lodgingMidtown or Lower Manhattan
- Airport transfersArranged to match your flight times
- Tours & reservationsFor the activities in this plan
- Your day-by-day planPlus a book-ahead checklist
Pick only what you need. Each part is quoted with current prices before anything is booked.
Trip overview
A kid-friendly pace with ferries, parks, museums and a Broadway matinee. When to go: Late April through June and September through early November offer comfortable walking weather. For seasonal details, see our best time to visit New York guide.
- Suggested base
- Midtown or Lower Manhattan
- Fly into
- JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR)
- Trip style
- Family
Day-by-day itinerary
A sample plan. We adjust the days, pace and activities to fit your trip.
Times Square and a show
A family-friendly musical.
- Broadway show. See a musical or play in the Theater District. Buy from official box offices or reputable sellers; same-day discount booths and lotteries can save money.
Central Park day
Playgrounds, the zoo and rowboats.
- Central Park walk. Walk from the Plaza to Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields, or rent a bike. Combine with a museum on Fifth Avenue.
Statue of Liberty
Ferries are a highlight for kids.
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Official ferries depart from Battery Park; book pedestal or crown access ahead through the official ticket seller, Statue City Cruises.
- Staten Island Ferry or NYC Ferry ride. The free Staten Island Ferry passes the Statue of Liberty; NYC Ferry routes link Manhattan and Brooklyn waterfronts.
Museum day
A museum morning and a pizza crawl.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Van Gogh's Starry Night, Warhol, Picasso and more in Midtown.
- Food tour: pizza, bagels and delis. Taste classic New York staples across neighborhoods like the Lower East Side, Little Italy and Chinatown.
Brooklyn and depart
Walk the bridge and play in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO. Walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn for skyline views, then explore DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Choose your comfort level
The same itinerary works at different budgets. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it for your dates.
Essential
- A comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star hotel
- Economy flights at sensible times
- Shared airport transfers
- The plan's must-do tours, the rest at your own pace
Area to consider: Midtown
Choose EssentialSignature
- A 4-star hotel in a well-located area
- Economy or premium economy, best-timed flights
- Private airport transfers
- Guided tours and reservations for the key days
Area to consider: Midtown
Choose SignatureLuxury
- A 5-star hotel, with room upgrades where available
- Premium cabins where available
- Private transfers and guides
- Spa, dining and special-occasion reservations
Area to consider: Midtown
Choose LuxuryPrices depend on your dates, departure city and hotel, so we quote each comfort level on request. You can mix and match, for example a Signature hotel with Essential transfers.
Where to stay
Midtown
Central for first-timers: walk to Times Square, Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Lots of hotels in every category.
Lower Manhattan & Financial District
Close to the 9/11 Memorial, the Statue of Liberty ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge, and often better weekend rates.
Book these ahead
These parts of the trip need reservations or timed tickets that can sell out:
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Pricing and policies, up front
Your quote shows the total trip price, per person and for your group, with taxes and the mandatory fees we can see included. Anything paid separately, such as some resort fees collected at check-in, local tourist taxes or checked bags on some fares, is listed clearly.
Many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators offer a deposit with the balance due before departure. Options vary by supplier, and we confirm them before you book.
Policies depend on the supplier and fare. We tell you the exact cancellation deadlines and any fees in writing before you commit.
Fares and rates change until they're booked. Some suppliers let us hold a rate briefly and many airfares can't be held, so we'll tell you what's possible for your trip.
You pay the travel provider directly, and RoamPlanned never takes payment for travel. How booking works.
Similar trips
Prefer a different pace? Try the 4-Day New York City Itinerary for First-Timers, read the full New York City travel guide, or build your own New York plan.
