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New York in 3 Days

Ask this member a question. snoopy78 English female that regularly travels and has been to New York 5 times so far.
23 Jun 2006
3.5 of 5 stars based on 14 votes
3 Days isn't really long enough, but here my top tips of what to cram into a short break in NYC. I've tried to keep budget in mind and drop in a couple of tips for vegetarians as well.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Central Valley, New York City, Brooklyn
  • Category: Perfect weekend
  • Traveler type: Sightseeing, Shopping, Never been before
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: New York, sight seeing, Vegetarian, tours, Budget, shopping, Restaurants
1. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley, New York
Will take a whole day, but it's worth it because you can get all your shopping done, in one day, at great prices.
2. Century 21
Century 21, New York City, New York
Discount department store. Definitely check this out before trying Macy's or Bloomingdale's. You need to be patient and search around a bit, but the bargains are there to be found.
3. All Loops Bus Tour
http://www.etix.com/travel/servlet/onlineSale?action=viewTourDescripti...
"VALID FOR 48 HRS ' One great price for 3 tour loops! Enjoy the best sights in Manhattan during the day and at night, with unlimited hop-on, hop-off service at over 35 stops. Stops include Central Park, Lincoln Center, Uptown Loop - American Museum of Natural History,Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Harlem, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim and other famous cultural attractions on the Museum Mile."

It's a great way to see the city, if you're pressed for time. The buses don't stop for you to take photos though, so if you're a photography enthusiast, you will have to get off and wait for the next bus. It's hop on - hop off, so it's fine for you to do that, and gives you a bit of time to explore by foot as well.
4. Liberty Helicopter Tours
Liberty Helicopter Tours, New York City, New York
Offer various trips over New York, I recommend the 5-7 minute Lady Liberty Tour. It gives great views and isn't too expensive.
5. The View Lounge
http://marriott.com/property/abouthotel/restaurants/nycmq?WT_Ref=mi_le...
Rotating cocktail bar at the New York Marriott Marquis in Time Square, which offers an unlimited buffet. It's pricey, but does give great views of New York and is a cheaper alternative to The View Restaurant, which is NYC's only revolving roof top restaurant. The Lounge and restaurant rotate together, so you get the same great views. Both the restaurant and lounge offer little choice for vegetarians, but there are some options.
6. Broadway Lounge
http://marriott.com/property/abouthotel/restaurants/nycmq?WT_Ref=mi_le...
A bar at the New York Marriott Marquis, which overlooks Time Square. A bit pricey, but does give great views of Time Square.
7. Candle Cafe
Candle Cafe, New York City, New York
Great vegetarian restaurant that meat eaters can enjoy too. Away from the tourist areas so it gives you a chance to dine with real New Yorkers.
8. Empire State Building
Empire State Building, New York City, New York
No trip to New York is complete, without viewing it from the top of the Empire State building, but buy your ticket in advance because the queues can be horrendous.
9. Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
You can get great views of the New York skyline, if the cross the bridge to Brooklyn. Particularly nice at night.
Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Central Valley, New York City, Brooklyn