{"id":2965,"date":"2017-08-28T12:21:21","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T12:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-new-york\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:10:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:10:33","slug":"how-to-spend-24-hours-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Hours in New York: Your Ultimate One-Day NYC Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz-root__container brz-reset-all\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2013\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Megan Witkin \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve only got 24 hours to spend in New York City, then you\u2019ve got to make every \u2018New York minute\u2019 count!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This handy itinerary is built from the bottom up \u2013 start in Lower Manhattan in the morning and climb your way to the Upper East Side by the end of the day. We\u2019ll tell you how to get around New York, so you can see the best bits of NYC in one day and maximize your time in the Big Apple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the city that never sleeps, and if you\u2019ve only got one day in New York City, neither will you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- version:1677847755 --><\/p>\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1012531,1043530\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-lower-manhattan\"><strong>AM: Lower Manhattan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-New-York-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Walking around in New York during the day to explore the city \" class=\"wp-image-225006\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Building with a big mural in Lower Manhattan in New York. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@morsha?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mor Shani<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cruise-by-the-statue-of-liberty\"><strong>1. Cruise by the Statue of Liberty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>With only 24 hours in New York City, you may not have time to spend visiting each and every landmark as thoroughly as you\u2019d want to. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that drive-by sightseeing is any less fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not enough time to go to Ellis Island? No problem! Take a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/new-york-sightseeing-cruises-l200066\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">New York sightseeing cruise<\/a><\/strong> and tick some landmarks off of your list: the <strong>Manhattan skyline, Governors Island, <\/strong>the <strong>Brooklyn Bridge,<\/strong> and the <strong>Statue of Liberty<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the cruise doesn\u2019t make a stop on Ellis Island, it\u2019s a great way to see the symbolic sights of NYC, and you\u2019ll get to see everything twice with a roundtrip ticket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"When you only have one day in New York, don't miss taking a cruise to get around the city\" class=\"wp-image-225007\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Statue Cruises is tour of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/ResulMuslu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resul Muslu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"975659,977981\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong> Insider tip<\/strong>: If you are pressed for time, opt for the 1-hour cruise, but if you\u2019ve got time to spare, there\u2019s a 90-minute cruise option, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a budget or need to get started earlier than 10:00? The <strong>Staten Island Ferry<\/strong> is free to ride, it doesn\u2019t require a ticket and it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siferry.com\/schedules.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>operates 24 hours a day<\/strong><\/a>, so you can squeeze in a snapshot of the Statue of Liberty on even the tightest timeline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: The Staten Island Ferry departs from Whitehall Ferry Terminal by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siferry.com\/getthere.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subway, train, or bus<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent:<\/strong> 1 hour (roundtrip)<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-grab-a-bagel-and-schmear-near-the-battery\"><strong>2. Grab a bagel and schmear near The Battery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zTcIvWixGOk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>A crisp early morning ferry ride or cruise on the Upper Bay should inspire you to continue your 24-hour New York City itinerary. Next stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westbankdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Bank Gourmet Deli<\/a> for a New York classic \u2013 <strong>a bagel with cream cheese<\/strong>. With opening hours starting at 06:00, you can get started early (or wrap up a late night).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a warm breakfast and a cup of Joe in hand, pick a bench at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebattery.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Battery Park<\/strong><\/a> and enjoy a sunrise over the New York harbor. This historic waterfront has been preserved as a thriving green space for decades and contains a <strong>Korean War Memorial<\/strong>, an <strong>East Coast Memorial<\/strong> dedicated to casualties suffered in WWII and the <strong>Museum of Jewish Heritage<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished every last morsel, trek to the <strong>Charging Bull<\/strong> for a quick selfie, a 2-minute walk from The Battery. If you can spare another 3-minute walk, you\u2019ll run right into the <strong>New York Stock Exchange<\/strong> building in the heart of the <strong>Financial District<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: From the Whitehall Ferry Terminal, take a left and walk 1 minute to The Battery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-pay-a-visit-to-the-911-memorial-and-museum\"><strong>3. Pay a visit to the 9\/11 Memorial and Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Any American can easily tell you where they were and what they were doing on the morning of <strong>September 11, 2001<\/strong>. Many were on their way to work or school when two airplanes intentionally crashed into the <strong>World Trade Center<\/strong> towers. As the towers burned and crumbled, nearly 3,000 civilians were killed, and thousands more injured.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pay a visit to the 9\/11 Memorial and Museum to learn more about the events.\" class=\"wp-image-225008\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visitor drawn by Virgil&#8217;s quote dominating the Memorial Hall in the 9\/11 Memorial and Museum. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/mdmworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maurizio De Mattei<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/the-9-11-memorial-museum-tickets-l145772\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">9\/11 Memorial and Museum<\/a><\/strong> commemorates the heroic actions of police officers, firefighters, and volunteers on that fateful day. Inside, visitors will find salvaged pieces of the Twin Towers on display, as well as <strong>s<\/strong>tories and mementos from survivors and victims of 9\/11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September 11, 2001, forever changed the social and political landscape of the US, but it is especially poignant for New Yorkers. The 9\/11 Memorial and Museum stands as a daily reminder of the horrific events that occurred, as well as an emblem of faith and unity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have more time than you planned? Opt for a 3-hour <strong>guided tour of Ground Zero and the 9\/11 Museum<\/strong> for an enriching experience about how one singular day changed the face of a nation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: Take the subway or the train and alight at World Trade Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent:<\/strong> 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"974440,976352,1043530\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-rise-above-nyc-at-one-world-observatory\"><strong>4. Rise above NYC at One World Observatory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-5.jpg\" alt=\"If you want to see the view of New York City at once, don't miss going to the top of One World Observatory. \" class=\"wp-image-225009\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The beautiful panoramic skyline view of New York from One World Trade Observatory as skyscraper at twilight. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Nuchie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nuchie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just a 4-minute walk from where the World Trade Center towers once stood is a skyscraper that takes heights to a new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/one-world-observatory-tickets-l145522\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\"><strong>One World Observatory<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 also known as the<strong> Freedom Tower<\/strong> \u2013 now dominates the Manhattan skyline. It serves as a symbol of resilience for local New Yorkers and provides <strong>incredible views of the Big Apple<\/strong> at dizzying heights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the <strong>Sky Pod<\/strong> up 102 floors in 47 seconds flat, and you\u2019ll find casual cuisine and fine dining options to suit your budget \u2013 and your 24-hour New York City timeline. If you want to stay longer, there\u2019s a bunch of interactive, multimedia displays that tell the story of the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: From the 9\/11 Memorial and Museum, it\u2019s a 4-minute walk. Head east toward Greenwich St., then turn left on Vesey St.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent:<\/strong> 1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"974086,976354,975392\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"23HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pm-midtown-manhattan\"><strong>PM: Midtown Manhattan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nbsp5-gaze-up-at-the-empire-state-building\"><strong> 5. Gaze up at the Empire State Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-6.jpg\" alt=\"Go up to the Empire State Building, and you'll not regret it! \" class=\"wp-image-225013\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Empire State Building and Midtown Manhattan in the sunset. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@mdisc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Discenza<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>They don\u2019t call New York the \u2018Empire State\u2019 for nothing! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/empire-state-building-tickets-l145528\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\"><strong>Empire State Building<\/strong><\/a> stood as the <strong>tallest <\/strong>building in the world for nearly<strong> 40 years<\/strong>, an unbelievable feat considering its construction in the late 1920s and its grand opening in 1931.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its gilded Art Deco details, marble facade, and towering height make it the <strong>most photographed building in the world<\/strong>. For those with only a New York minute to spare, then a few snapshots from the outside will have to suffice, but if you are after the views from the top, you can access the <strong>86th floor<\/strong>, as well as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/new-york-attractions-c260932\/tickets-for-empire-state-building-102nd-floor-86th-floor-observatories-p1031323\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">102nd floor<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"974092,974919\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>Insider Tip<\/strong>: A one-day stay in New York City can be tight on time, so if you need to get your day early, the Empire State Building opens at 08:00. That said, there\u2019s no better way to kick off 24 hours in NYC than with tickets for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/new-york-attractions-c260932\/tickets-for-empire-state-building-sunrise-experience-p975402\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">sunrise experience<\/a><\/strong> at the Empire State Building. You\u2019ll get the top all to yourself, which is a great thing to do if traveling alone in NYC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: Alight at the 33rd Street subway station and walk the length of one city block toward 5th Ave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"975402,975073,1021698\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nbsp6-get-off-the-beaten-path-at-highline-park\"><strong> 6. Get off the beaten path at Highline Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-7.jpeg\" alt=\"Take a walk on this greenway created on a former central railroad spur when in New York City\" class=\"wp-image-225017\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The High Line Park in New York City has a 2,33 km long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/allard1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allard One<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sure, we all know Central Park is a must-see during your one-day visit to New York, but if you want to get off the tourist track and find a little solace in the city, <strong>Highline Park<\/strong> may be just the ticket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to budget a few extra minutes to get there, but taking a step back (literally) from the New York City grid will get you views from a new perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This former rail line sits 30 feet above the ground in the middle of the historic <strong>Meat-Packing District<\/strong>, making it a perfect spot to view the <strong>Midtown Manhattan<\/strong> sights with a picnic lunch, including the <strong>Hudson River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: It\u2019s a 20-minute walk west from the Empire State Building, or take the subway and alight at 23rd Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nbsp7-fly-through-times-square\"><strong> 7. Fly through Times Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-9.jpg\" alt=\"Even though it is touristic, no one would want to miss to see Time Square!\" class=\"wp-image-225020\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Impressive and busy daily scene at Time Square. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@eddieb2022?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eddie Bugajewski<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You and 330,000 of your new best friends will all find themselves in this bustling center on any given day on your way through Midtown Manhattan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sheer scale of <strong>Times Square<\/strong> is sure to impress at any time of day (or night). Flickering displays, colorful billboards, and cheeky advertisements create a kaleidoscopic effect as they cover every square inch of Times Square.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-day trip to New York City would be remiss to miss it, especially when there\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timessquarenyc.org\/whats-happening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entire calendar<\/a> bursting with new and exciting events hosted at Times Square, including <strong>concerts, art exhibitions, and the world-famous New Year\u2019s Eve Ball Drop.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: Take the subway and alight at Times Sq &#8211; 42nd St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"976822\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-take-in-the-views-from-the-top-of-the-rock\"><strong>8. Take in the views from the Top of the Rock<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In a city as big as New York, there\u2019s countless ways to get a new perspective; the top of each skyscraper offers a different view of each pocket of NYC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/30-rockefeller-plaza-tickets-l145554\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">The Rockefeller Center<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 or 30 Rockefeller Plaza if you want to get technical \u2013was built by John D. Rockefeller in 1931 and is yet another example of<strong> New York\u2019s signature Art Deco architecture.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sprawling high-rise complex consists of 19 commercial buildings \u2013 including <strong>Radio City Music Hall<\/strong> \u2013 spread over a whopping 22 acres. See it all from the <strong>Top of the Rock<\/strong>, an observation deck for <strong>million-dollar views of Midtown Manhattan from the 70th floor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to keep your feet on the ground? Take a quick lap around <strong>The Rink at Rockefeller Center<\/strong> and immerse yourself in a romantic scene from your favorite Christmastime movie or TV show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: From Times Square, head west on 48th street by foot, or take the subway and alight at 47-50 Sts &#8211; Rockefeller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>45 minutes to 1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"974124,1051177\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"late-pm-central-park\"><strong>Late PM: Central Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve managed to stick with our 24-hour NYC agenda to this point, you\u2019ll likely reach <strong>Central Park<\/strong> in the evening when most of the landmarks and attractions within the park may be closed. No matter when you arrive, Central Park has plenty to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-10.jpeg\" alt=\"Don't miss the world-famous public park when you are in New York\" class=\"wp-image-225026\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manhattan Central park view from high position in the landscape. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Mak3t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mak3t<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-to-do-in-and-around-central-park\">More to do in and around Central Park<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/entral-park-zoo-tickets-l146592\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">Central Park Zoo <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-the-met-tickets-l145523\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the MET)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/new-york-attractions-c260932\/tickets-for-the-guggenheim-skip-the-line-p975049\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">The Guggenheim<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/museum-of-the-city-of-new-york-tickets-l150796\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">Museum of the City of New York<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/american-museum-of-natural-history-amnh-tickets-l145532\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\">The American Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>  With this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/new-york-attractions-c260932\/tickets-for-new-york-sightseeing-day-pass-p1043530\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=24HoursNYC\"><strong>city pass<\/strong><\/a>, you can visit all of the attractions above! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1043530\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"24HoursNYC\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-take-a-ride-on-the-central-park-carouselnbsp\"><strong>9. Take a ride on the Central Park Carousel <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you can manage to get there before <strong>18:00<\/strong>, then mounting one of these colorful horses at the <strong>Central Park Carousel<\/strong> is definitely worth the ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you catch it after it closes, the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/carouselatcentralpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Park Carousel<\/a> still awakens childhood nostalgia in a whimsical woodland setting since its opening in 1871.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: The Central Park Carousel   is located within Central Park. It operates from 10:00 to 18:00 every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-go-for-an-evening-stroll-at-the-mall\"><strong>10. Go for an evening stroll at The Mall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-11.jpeg\" alt=\"If you feel like fresh air or unwinding, The Mall area is the perfect place to go. \" class=\"wp-image-225028\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mall area in Central Park. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/rudi1976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rudy Balasko<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take a breath of fresh air on a leisurely stroll through the center of Central Park along <strong>The Mall<\/strong>, a unique thing to do when in NYC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lined with American elm trees, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/locations\/the-mall-literary-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mall <\/a>is a perfect place to unwind, listen to music, or people-watch in the middle of the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the southern side, you\u2019ll find sculptures and statues of famous American authors on the <strong>Literary Walk<\/strong>. Walk further north where the <strong>Concert Ground<\/strong> hosts musical performances during the summer months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>  Insider Tip:<\/strong> Central Park is a cool retreat from the scorching heat of summer \u2013 and a magical snowy wonderland in the depths of an East Coast winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: The Mall is open from 06:00 to 01:00, and is located within Central Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-see-an-illuminated-nyc-skyline-from-the-great-lawn\"><strong>11. See an illuminated NYC skyline from the Great Lawn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-12.jpg\" alt=\"Belvedere Castle is another great option if you cannot access the Great Lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-225049\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Belvedere Castle in Central Park New York City.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Closed during the winter and crawling with day trippers in the summer, the <strong>Great Lawn<\/strong> lies in the precise middle of Central Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locals play pick-up games of baseball, lovers lay out in the sun for picnics, and visitors reach a clearing to <strong>snap photos of the New York City skyline at any time of day or night<\/strong> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/locations\/great-lawn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Lawn<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong> Insider Tip: <\/strong>Can\u2019t access the Great Lawn in winter? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/locations\/belvedere-castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belvedere Castle<\/a> instead, a mid-18th-century villa with romantic views of Central Park and Turtle Pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>:&nbsp; The Great Lawn is located in the center of Central Park and is open from 06:00 to 01:00. You can enter the nearby Belvedere Castle for free until 17:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evening-the-bronx\"><strong>Evening: The Bronx<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-eat-a-ballpark-frank-outside-of-yankee-stadium\"><strong>12. Eat a ballpark frank outside of Yankee Stadium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ddxocnuNsQE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the Upper East Side, cross the Harlem River on the Macombs Dam Bridge to reach the mecca of Major League Baseball \u2013 <strong>Yankee Stadium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Yankees tickets may be hard to come by during your one-day visit to NYC, you can still gain access to the interior of this iconic sports destination within opening hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part sports venue, part museum, visitors can take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/yankees\/ballpark\/tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home-turf tour<\/a> of the 27-time World Champions. See authentic Yankees memorabilia from athletes like <strong>Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Derek Jeter.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: Take the subway to Harlem\/148 St. and cross the Macombs Dam Bridge by foot, or alight at 161 St\/Yankee Stadium to be dropped off at the entrance to the stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"late-night-or-early-morning-in-nyc\"><strong>Late Night (or Early Morning) in NYC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-attend-a-latenight-recording-of-a-tv-show\"><strong>13. Attend a late-night recording of a TV show<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-hours-in-new-york-13.jpeg\" alt=\"Broadway is famous for its many theatres and shows in NYC.\" class=\"wp-image-225051\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Evening on Broadway near Times Square in New York City. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/agaliza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allen.G<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It might take quite a bit of coordination to get official tickets to any number of TV show recordings prior to your one-day NYC visit, but there are plenty of ways to snag a ticket on a whim during your stay in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late-night shows, like <em>Saturday Night Live<\/em>, have <strong>stand-by tickets available starting at 07:00 on Fridays<\/strong>. Stand in line long enough, and you could be lucky enough to see the 19:30 dress rehearsal, or the famous 11:30 showtime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that many late-night shows are recorded during the day? Talk shows starring comedians<strong> Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert <\/strong>are all filmed in the early afternoon. Get in the queue between 07:00 and 09:00 and you could be selected to join the audience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for an even more spontaneous plan to get on national television? Become part of the upbeat weekday crowd during a daily recording of a morning news program \u2013 <em>Today <\/em>or <em>Good Morning, America<\/em>. Fans begin queueing in the early morning hours to prepare for 07:00 airtime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>:&nbsp; Pick your favorite show and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.com\/nyc-guides\/tv_tapings_in_new_york.20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check the map<\/a> for the filming location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-catch-a-local-vibe-at-the-queens-night-market\"><strong>14. Catch a local vibe at the Queens Night Market<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Open until midnight every Saturday from April to November, the <a href=\"http:\/\/queensnightmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Queens Night Market<\/strong><\/a> is free to enter. You could spend hours browsing hundreds of vendors selling <strong>fresh produce<\/strong>, <strong>local meats and cheeses<\/strong>, as well as <strong>artisan crafts and art <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>all to the tune of <strong>live music  .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Described as exceptionally kid-friendly, the Queens Night Market is an inexpensive, but highly rewarding, experience to add for a local feel and a completely unique thing to do in NYC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: The Queens Night Market is hosted every Saturday (closed in winter) at the New York Hall of Science complex. Parking is limited, so take the train to Mets-Willets Point, or hop on the subway and alight at 111th Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-watch-a-midnight-moment-at-times-square\"><strong>15. Watch a \u2018Midnight Moment\u2019 at Times Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Eq6JU674-Ws\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>There are very few places on Earth that emulate the energy and chaos of <strong>Times Square<\/strong> in New York City, and a one-day schedule in NYC would be incomplete without at least one pass-through of this pulsing intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lingerie ads, Broadway billboards, and newsreels typically line the skyscrapers by day, but for just a few moments in the middle of the night, Times Square turns into a larger-than-life canvas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From precisely 11:57 until midnight, the big screens pause their programming to display works by contemporary artists and feature a new artist each month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transformation is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/story\/midnight-moment-2015-times-square-arts\/wwWxLl7pIlh2LA?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Midnight Moment<\/strong><\/a>, and is the largest, longest-running digital art program in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong>How to get there<\/strong>: With a pedestrian-only path, the best way to enter Times Square is via Broadway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Total time spent: <\/strong>3 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-this-24hour-nyc-itinerary-puts-you-in-an-empire-state-of-mind-then-be-sure-to-check-out-cool-and-unusual-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-plus-loads-more-activities-and-attractions-in-the-big-apple\"><strong>If this 24-hour NYC itinerary puts you in an \u2018Empire State of mind\u2019, then be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/cool-and-unusual-things-to-do-in-new-york\/\">cool and unusual things to do in New York City<\/a>, plus loads more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/new-york-attractions-c260932\/\">activities and attractions in the Big Apple<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Only have a New York minute to spare on your 24-hour stay in NYC? 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