What should I do on my first day in NYC?
Sarah Duran
Published May 15, 2026
What to Do in NYC: Day 1
- Take a Walking Tour. Start your trip off with a walking tour.
- See the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island.
- Explore Battery Park.
- Visit Wall Street.
- See Federal Hall.
- Tour the Museum of American Finance.
- See Trinity Church.
- Visit the World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
How long does it take the average New Yorker to get to work?
New Yorkers on average spend 48 minutes going to work, according to the Partnership for New York City.
How much money should I take to New York for 3 days?
3-Day Trip – $372 To see a lot of the city in just 3 days, we suggest you buy a ticket for a 2-day (or 3-day) Hop-on, Hop-Off bus tour. TIP: There are a few tourist passes, like the CityPASS and the Smart Destinations Build Your Own Pass that can save you up to 25% even if you are here for a short stay.
How many hours a week do New Yorkers work?
New York City ranks 12th among the large cities, with full-time civilian workers averaging 42 hours, 50 minutes of work each week. Average weekly commute times also vary considerably among cities, and in that regard New York City is an outlier.
How do New Yorkers travel to work?
Commuting/modal split Of all people who commute to work in New York City, 39% use the subway, 23% drive alone, 11% take the bus, 9% walk to work, 7% travel by commuter rail, 4% carpool, 1.6% use a taxi, 1.1% ride their bicycle to work, and 0.4% travel by ferry.
What happens if you break quarantine in New York?
Those caught breaking quarantine can be fined up to $5,000, or imprisoned for up to one year. All travelers are required to fill out a form provided by the state’s transportation department upon arrival, and quarantine enforcement is handled by individual counties.
Where is the hood in NYC?
The hoods of Queens consists of the Astoria neighborhood, which is home to the Queensbridge, AQ Projects, and Ravenswood housing projects. Further east the hoods of Queens are located in the neighborhoods of Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, and Lefrak City.
