New York rewards walking. Pick one neighbourhood per day, eat in two of them, and you'll see more than any tour bus would show you.
Where to stay
Lower East Side or West Village for atmosphere, Midtown for first-timers wanting easy sight access, Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Dumbo) for cool + value.
How to get there
Direct from every major UK city to JFK or Newark (EWR) in 7–8h. Take the AirTrain + subway from JFK (£8) — the taxi flat fare is £55+ before tip.
Don't miss
A bagel from Russ & Daughters. The High Line at sunset. The Whitney over the MoMA on a budget day. A jazz set at Smalls in the West Village.
Highlights
- Brooklyn Bridge walk
- Met Museum
- West Village wander
- Pizza tour
What to pack for New York
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
- Compact travel adapter
- Anti-theft crossbody bag
- Packing cubes (set of 6)
- Comfortable walking trainers
- Compact umbrella
- Slim travel wallet (RFID)
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