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New York attractions: What to see in Manhattan?

  • Panna
  • Nov 13, 2025
  • 2 min read

When compiling the itinerary, I tried to explore the city primarily by walking - this is usually my preferred solution. So I walked 15-20 km a day, but it was worth it because I often stumbled upon interesting, atmospheric sights by chance, and the atmosphere of New York came through better.


My itinerary for 6 days


Day 1

  • Early morning Times Square (I was up at 5am due to jet lag)


Times Square, New York

  • Bryant Park


Bryant Park, New York
Bryant Park, New York
  • I also went to the Empire State Building


View from the Empire State Building
Empire State Building
View from the Empire State Building

  • Build a Bear Workshop - it's not usually listed among New York attractions, but I think it could be a very good program for all ages



  • Madison Square Garden


Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden

  • Flatiron Building


  • Friends Experience: The Friends Experience in New York is a must-see for all Friends fans, bringing iconic scenes and sets from the show to life. Visitors can step into Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, sit on the orange couch in Central Perk, or pose in front of the famous purple door. The exhibition features meticulously recreated sets, costumes, and props that immerse visitors in the world of the show, while interactive elements help immerse visitors in the characters’ worlds. The show’s creators will also share their personal experiences and learn about the inspiration behind the story.

    The exhibition is not only a nostalgic journey, but also a perfect photo opportunity, so it is guaranteed to offer a memorable program for anyone who has ever laughed together with Chandler, Ross, Joey, Monica, Rachel and Phoebe.


Monica and Rachel's apartment on the Friends Experience
Monica and Rachel's apartment on the Friends Experience
Monica and Rachel's apartment on the Friends Experience
Chandler and Joey's apartment on the Friends Experience
Chandler and Joey's apartment at the Friedns Experience
Central Perk coffee shop at the Friends Experience

  • Dinner: steak, The Smith


Steak at The Smith, New York

Evening walk:


  • Radio City Music Hall


Radio City Music Hall

  • Rockefeller Center


Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral


St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral

  • Louis Vuitton building


Louis Vuitton building in New York


Day 2

  • New York Public Library


New York Public Library

  • Summit One Vanderbilt


View from Summit One Vanderbuilt
Summit One at Vanderbilt
Summit One at Vanderbilt

  • Chrysler Building

  • Grand Central Station


Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station
Cafe at Grand Central Station

  • Morgan's Library


Morgan's Library

Afternoon/evening:


  • Central Park - by rickshaw


Central Park
Central Park
Gossip Girl filming location in Central Park
Maid in Manhattan movie filming location in Central Park
Central Park - John Lennon memorial
Central Park - John Lennon memorial, Strawberry Fields

  • Upper East Side


Upper East Side

  • Dinner : Modern Bagels



Day 3

  • Brooklyn Bridge


Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge

  • Dumbo

  • Pier 35

  • Brooklyn area

  • Wall Street, bull statue


Wall Street Bull Statue

  • Stone Street


Stone Street

  • Dinner: Route 66



Day 4

  • ferry to the Statue of Liberty from Pier 40


Cruise on the Hudson River
Statue of Liberty
Cruise on the Hudson River

  • Little Island


Little Island

  • Vessel

  • The Edge

  • High Line


High Line

  • Dinner: Friedman's


Fish and Chips at Friedman's


Day 5

  • SoHo

  • Little Italy


Italian lunch in Little Italy, New York
Italian lunch in Little Italy, New York
Italian lunch in Little Italy, New York

  • Washington Square Arch


Triumphal Arch in Washington Square Park

  • Chinatown

  • 9/11 Memorial

  • One World Observatory

  • Oculus


  • Dinner : Twentyonegrains



Day 6

  • Shopping tour

  • Buy an extra suitcase

  • Making up for missed attractions, e.g. Central Park area on foot

  • MET


MET, Gossip Girl filming location

  • Guggenheim

  • Upper West Side


  • Dinner: Shake Shack

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