My first suggestion would be to purchase a MetroCard first thing in the morning. If it is your first time in the city, pick up a New York City Street Map. Start your morning out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You may recognize it from the popular movie, 'Night at the Museum'. I was able to browse this museum in a few hours. Across the street from the museum, you can take a walk through Central Park. You could literally spend most of the day here. While in the park, make sure to check out Belvedere Castle. If you are claustrophobic, the narrow, winding staircase to the top may be a challenge, but it is well worth it for the views of the park. Make sure to have a camera with you!
By this point, it's afternoon and time for lunch. There are so many places to eat in NYC that you can spend precious time trying to decide. I recommend staking out a place during your morning walk to the museum. To escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, spend the afternoon in Greenwich Village or take a bus tour of the city by riding the M1 Bus down Fifth Avenue. Grab Chinese food for dinner in Chinatown and then head over to the Empire State Building to see the view of the city at night. Be prepared to wait in line and to go through several checkpoints of security. The view is unbelievable from the top! Well worth the wait and cost. It is the perfect way to end your short trip to the city!
Here's a few images from my trip. Feel free to post a response with a story of your own!
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