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Discover New York's must-see icons with local favourites, giving you a whirlwind taste of the city that never sleeps. Before you go, make sure to tick off your overseas travel checklist, consider booking travel insurance, and learn how to protect your passport and mobile phone while travelling. Book your New York adventure 🔎 RACV Travel & Experiences What better way to start a New York City day than with a bagel? Head to Broad Nosh Bagels on 58th Street, near Central Park's south gate. They're known for their dense, chewy bagels and generous schmear toppings. For a lighter option, Juice Generation at Columbus Circle has smoothies, açai bowls, and jet lag-assisting energy shots. Get breakfast to go and walk 20 minutes to Bethesda Terrace in Central Park; it's known as a great people-watching spot. Next, rent a Citi Bike or explore the world's most famous park on foot. Other popular spots include The Mall, Bow Bridge and the John Lennon Imagine Mosaic. Exit Central Park near 82nd Street to explore the third-largest museum in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pre-book your tickets to avoid queues, leaving you more time to explore highlights like the Temple of Dendur (a complete Egyptian temple), plus European masters, like Rembrandt and Degas. Allow 90 minutes, including time on the rooftop to discover the seasonal art installations and your first glimpse of the iconic New York City skyline. From the Met, stroll along 81st Street to grab lunch at either Village Square Pizza for a New York slice, or Luke's Lobster for a delicious Maine-style lobster roll. After a quick bite, ride the 1 train from 79th Street to 14th Street (30 minutes) to the northern entrance of the High Line. This fabulous converted elevated rail track rises above the city streets, with art installations, river views, and a peek into local life all part of the High Line's appeal. There are wide benches to rest and soak in its bustling atmosphere. From the southern end of the High Line, board the 7 train at Hudson Yards to experience the grandeur of Grand Central Terminal (15 minutes). Look up to admire the celestial ceiling and test out the whispering gallery, before getting a caffeine fix at Irving Farm or sugar pick-me-up at Magnolia Bakery cupcake (famous thanks to Sex and the City); their banana pudding is not to be missed. Head from Central Station's 2,500 painted stars to 2,500 mirrors at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, a multi-sensory observatory across the street. With glass floors, floating orbs, and mirror-lined viewing decks - plus immersive art installations - discover an inspired perspective from the city's newest observation deck. If possible, book your entry for sunset to catch the light shift across New York’s beloved skyline. If you'd prefer to experience New York at ground level, take a stroll along the city's most famous shopping street, 5th Avenue, to explore retail icons like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany's. For four floors of discounted designer wear, head to Century 21 in Lower Manhattan. From the heady heights of SUMMIT to the thrills of Broadway, walk to the Theatre District this evening for dinner and a show. Once a prohibition speakeasy, Gallagher's Steakhouse has been a New York institution for nearly a century, offering an old-school, bustling atmosphere near Broadway. For more elevated dining, The Lambs Club in the Chatwal Hotel offer Art Deco interiors, impeccable service and modern American cuisine. With over 40 theatres clustered around Times Square and the Theatre District, 'catching a show' is as synonymous with New York as pizza by the slice. Whether you'd like to see a blockbuster musical, a critically acclaimed play or an edgy new production, there's something to suit. Shows typically start at 7.30 pm, and it's wise to book tickets far in advance for top-tier productions. Visit the Times Square TKTS booth for discounted last-minute shows, checking out the buzz of the city's most famous intersection while you're there. The day continues... Read more: https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/travel/international/best-things-to-do-places-to-see-new-york-one-day-itinerary.html RACV Members saving on US tours, cruises, holiday packages, travel insurance and more 🔎 RACV Travel & Experiences For more information: 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au 📱 Call us on 13 72 28 for general enquiries Subscribe to our newsletter: 📩 https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/subscribe.html Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/racvofficial https://www.facebook.com/racv https://www.instagram.com/racvofficial https://www.linkedin.com/company/racv #racv #racvnewsandlifestyle #racvtravelandexperiences #travel #newyork #usa #america #unitedstates #unitedstatesofamerica #northamerica #nyc #ny