It's your first trip to New York City, and you're only staying for a three-day weekend. While it's impossible to take in all the excitement of the five boroughs in such a short time (lifelong NYC residents discover something new every day), you can still enjoy many of the City's essential attractions. Read on for a plan to help you make the most of your time—these are the NYC sights, sounds and tastes you must experience before you leave.
Day One (Midtown)
See the Skyline
New York City is defined by its skyline, and all skylines must measure up to New York City's—the silhouette created by Manhattan buildings is an iconic image. In fact, NYC is home to more than 100 buildings measuring 500 feet or taller.
New York City is defined by its skyline, and all skylines must measure up to New York City's—the silhouette created by Manhattan buildings is an iconic image. In fact, NYC is home to more than 100 buildings measuring 500 feet or taller.
While you can feel this immensity everywhere in NYC, it's best experienced from the observatories at the Empire State Building and at Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock. Once you've enjoyed the scenery from the midst of the skyscrapers, you can later take in a vantage point that lets you see all of Manhattan in perspective. After you cross theBrooklyn Bridge on day three of your itinerary, the nearby Brooklyn Heights Promenade provides precisely this ideal lookout.
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