New York

New York. New York City in Three Days. 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 that will help you make the most of your time—these are the sights and sounds you must experience before you leave.

Day One (Midtown) See the Skyline New York City is defined by its skyline, and all city skylines are measured against New York's—the silhouette created by Manhattan's buildings is nothing short of iconic. In fact, NYC is home to more than 200 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.

Walk Through Times Square Times Square is where it all happens. Related venues/(8) Welcome to 1940s New York: NYC neighborhood profiles from 1943, based on the 1940 Census. Direct Me NYC: 1940. New York QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau. New York Public Library. September 11th - 9/11. New York NY.