only 2 days in NYC

Help! I%26#39;ll only have 2 days to take in the sights. Must sees anyone???

Thanks so much!

only 2 days in NYC

That%26#39;s a short time, but you can pack in a lot. You didn%26#39;t specify when you will be here, or the ages and interests of you and your group. Let us know if you want to shop, sightsee, whatever.

Here is some basic info to help you start.

Maps are essential for planning your itinerary. Many folks here recommend the DK Eyewitness guides. Personally, I like the Not for Tourist maps. This small little black book has a very low ';goofy tourist'; factor. Very thorough, and all maps are printable from the website:

www.notfortourists.com/newyork.aspx

There are also maps on Trip Advisor. Click on ';New York City Maps'; on the left of this webpage.

To sightsee, group things by location/neighborhood. Like G.W.B. stated above, the majority of attractions are in Manhattan and easily accessible by subway.

For example, in lower Manhattan you can do these within a 1 mile radius: Staten Island Ferry, Battery Park, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Subtreasurey Building, Museum of Finance, Ground Zero, Century 21, St. Paul%26#39;s Chapel, Fulton Street, South Street Seaport.

If you would like some more advice on the %26#39;must-see'; attractions, see these previous posts:

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tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k305465-鈥?/a>

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k304679-鈥?/a>

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Enter the words ';must see'; in this forum%26#39;s search box for more posts.

For basics about NYC tourism, check:

www.newyorkled.com (excellent for your situation)

www.theinsider.com/newyork

www.nycvisit.com

The subway and tourism:

www.mta.info/metrocard/tourism/index.html

How to ride the subway:

http://www.mta.info/nyct/subway/howto_sub.htm

The subway runs 24-7-365 and is very safe. Of course, one should use common sense and always keep a good handle on personal belongings, money, cameras, etc. Don%26#39;t keep your wallet in your back pants pocket, etc.

For nightlife, comedy shows, live music, etc.:

www.newyork.citysearch.com

www.thelmagazine.com (free magazine, too.)

www.timeoutnewyork.com (hard copy magazine is better.)

For restaurants:

www.menupages.com

www.newyork.citysearch.com

For things on the cheap:

www.cheapotravel.com/newyork

www.nymetro.com/cheap

Here%26#39;s a website for the weather:

www.wunderground.com

only 2 days in NYC

WOW! Thank you so much for all the great information. We will be traveling to the Northeast in June. I really like your suggestion to get a map and group attractions together.

thanks again...I love tripadvisor.