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When to go to New York City

The city that never sleeps, one subway ride at a time.

New York packs five boroughs of world-class museums, theater and food into a grid you can mostly walk. It rewards a loose plan more than a tight one — the best afternoons happen between the must-sees.

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How long to stay

4–6 days is the sweet spot.

Flight time

About 2h from the US East Coast, 7.5h from Europe, 15.5h from South Asia.

Good to know

  • The subway runs 24/7 and is the fastest way around; tap a contactless card or phone through OMNY rather than fumbling with a MetroCard.
  • Restaurant menu prices don't include tax or the expected 20% tip — budget checks running 30% over the sticker price.
  • Pick one or two neighborhoods per day rather than a scattershot list; the avenues are longer, and the crosstown blocks slower, than they look on a map.
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