One Day in New York City
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.
New York Marriott Marquis - Times Square
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Located right in Times Square !
Spectacular Location in New York City
It's all about location in New York City, and the New York Marriott Marquis places you at the center of it all. Across the street from Times Square and surrounded by theaters, this modern high-rise hotel is a 3-minute walk from a subway station and 17 minutes' walk from the Empire State building.
Some rooms have great views of Times Square, but make sure to confirm the view. Rooms also feature floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and Wi-Fi (fee). Suites add living rooms, and upgraded suites come with separate living and dining areas. The family rooms offer interconnecting bedrooms. Room service is available and refrigerator available on request.
There's a bright revolving restaurant, a casual eatery and a Starbucks cafe, as well as a lounge with a terrace.
One-Day Itinerary
Tour One
(8:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour
Visits to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island are musts in the Big Apple, especially for first-timers. On this 4-hour guided tour, you get priority boarding on the ferry from Manhattan to visit the two important historical sites. Tour Lady Liberty's turf before heading inside the pedestal for another perspective from observation decks. Then hop the ferry to Ellis Island and learn about the millions of people who arrived here between 1892 and 1954 in hope of living the American dream.
Highlights
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- All entrance fees included
- Instant Confirmation
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Meet your guide at Castle Clinton, a former fort inside Battery Park in Manhattan, to hop on the ferry to Liberty Island. You’ll bypass the lines with priority boarding, allowing you more time to enjoy historical facts about the Statue of Liberty National Monument and learn why it is a symbol of freedom for some many people worldwide.
Lunch
(12:30 to 2:00 pm)
Eataly NYC Downtown
Eataly NYC Downtown occupies over 40,000 square feet in the World Trade Center and provides a haven for customers to eat, shop and learn the best of Italian cuisine and wine. This collaboration between Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianich and founder Oscar Farinetti has four restaurants, five fresh production labs, a wine bar and coffee bar, and even a free food "university."
The eateries offer pizza, pasta, meat, fish, bread, panini, gelato, pastries and coffee. You can bring a bit of Italy to your home too—the market sells the same high-quality items used by the chefs, plus sauces and olive oil.
Tour Two
(2:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
9/11 Memorial Museum Admission
In remembrance of September 11, 2001, this walking tour takes you through the former World Trade Center in New York City, where the events of 9/11 took place. You'll be guided by New Yorkers who have connections to that day, listening to their personal stories and touching accounts of the heroism of many others.
9/11 Memorial
Enter the 9/11 Memorial, where you can pay your respects to those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center. See the Reflecting Absence Memorial, the man-made waterfall inside the memorial, symbolizing the vast void left by the tragedy. Read the names of the nearly 3,000 victims placed around the waterfall next to their friends, family members, and colleagues, and see the new World Trade Center rise from the ground.
9/11 Museum
Your guide gives you a preview of the museum and what to expect so you can optimize your time spent inside and not miss seeing things important to you. Your visit is self-guided, so you'll explore at your own pace to see artifacts from the attacks and hear recordings from people who were there that day.
Tour Three
(3:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
One World Observatory
After leaving the museum, head to One World Trade Center, named Freedom Tower, to visit the One World Observatory. This panoramic observation deck is a marvel of engineering and architecture. The program begins in the lobby with 'Voices,' a film dedicated to the men and women of the towers. Then take the Sky Pod elevator, which rises 1,250 feet in less than 60 seconds.
Dinner
(5:30 to 7:00 pm)
Restaurant Row
Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this one-block stretch of 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues is jam-packed with distinctive restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world. From Barbetta's old-world Italian to Joe Allen's classic American fare, you will find whatever you're looking for in this only-in-NYC cluster of fine dining, perfect for a pre-theatre prix fixe or a leisurely late-evening meal.
Central Park
(7:30 to 9:30 pm)
Central Park is an urban oasis. The 843-acre green space features rolling meadows, peaceful bodies of water and stunning vistas, bringing a sense of calm to the otherwise busy City.
The range of activities you can take part in here is nearly unparalleled: hiking, biking, ice-skating, fishing, visiting the Central Park Zoo, seeing a formal English garden and, during the summer months, lounging on a picnic blanket and listening to a live concert.
Or Broadway (In place of Central Park)
Broadway, one of New York's most famous streets, runs the full length of Manhattan. However, for most visitors to New York city, the name Broadway is synonymous with theater, musicals and first-run shows.
Broadway more than any other street in America stands for entertainment. The heart of Broadway is the few blocks surrounding Times Square. Book Broadway tickets in advance for guaranteed seats and pricing. Local sellers also offer last-minute deals (if not always great seats).
Empire State Building
(10:30 to 12:00 pm)
Flashing neon lights and giant digital billboards. Brilliant Broadway marquees. Costumed characters and musicians. Times Square is big, bright and unforgettable.
Walk to the top of its red steps—you may know them from the "Empire State of Mind" video—for a sweeping view of the area, including One Times Square, the building from which the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
Times Square Party
(12:00 til)
Flashing neon lights and giant digital billboards. Brilliant Broadway marquees. Costumed characters and musicians. Times Square is big, bright and unforgettable.
Walk to the top of its red steps—you may know them from the "Empire State of Mind" video—for a sweeping view of the area, including One Times Square, the building from which the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
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Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Experience the magic of Times Square just steps from our door, and then escape from it all at this oasis of hospitality, The Casablanca Hotel. Guests are welcome to unwind in Rick’s Cafe with complimentary refreshments 24 hours a day.
Including the Library Hotel Collection’s signature Continental Breakfast Buffet each morning, wine and cheese receptions each evening from 5PM-8PM, and coffee, tea, cookies, and fruit served throughout the day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and bottled water is provided daily.
New York Marriott Marquis - Times Square
Across the street from Times Square and surrounded by theaters, this modern high-rise hotel is a 3-minute walk from a subway station and 17 minutes' walk from the Empire State building.
Rooms, some with views of Times Square, feature floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and coffeemakers. Family rooms offer interconnecting bedrooms. Suites add living rooms, and upgraded suites come with separate living and dining areas. Room service is available.
There's a bright revolving restaurant, a casual eatery and a Starbucks cafe, as well as a lounge with a terrace.
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
On busy 5th Avenue, this elegant hotel in a modern tower is a 6-minute walk from Bryant Park and 5 minutes on foot from the Empire State Building. It's also a 12-minute walk from the Theater District.
The understated rooms have wood accents and marble bathrooms, as well as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites, all on upper floors, have kitchens and city views.
A contemporary bar serves casual food and drink, while a chic restaurant offers Mediterranean fine dining. Other amenities include a luxury spa, a 24-hour fitness center and a hair salon, plus 7,500 sq ft of event space.
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It's all about location in New York City and the Hilton Times Square or New York Marriott Marquis places you at the center of it all. Across the street from Times Square and surrounded by theaters.