Here’s everything I’d recommend you do in 4 days in New York. You’ve got a busy few days ahead of you!

There’s not enough time in the world to explore every corner of this magical city, but we can give it a good go. Just as a warning – you’re going to need to schedule in some sleep when you get home from your 4 days in New York!

While you’re actually in New York though, you need to use your time wisely and do your best to squeeze in the iconic things to see in New York, as well as the lesser known locations. Helping you do just that is this rough guide for how to get through all the must sees and feel like you’ve sampled a significant slice of NYC in 4 days.

I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve been to New York City – lucky I know. I spent a summer working in New York state and on days off we’d go into the city. Then the next year I worked at summer camp in nearby Connecticut and did the same. 

My favourite photo of me in NYC!

There was also that time I went with my best friend when school finished, and with my very recently ex boyfriend (that was FUN…) and just before Christmas one year. Also, I had to go for training for my job once, not the blogger thing – once upon a time I was a content and social media manager for a travel brand.

Safe to say, I know what to do for your New York itinerary for 4 days!

How to Do New York in 4 Days

Here’s the absolute cream of the crop and what I think you should do if you have 4 days in New York.

Day 1 in New York City: bagels, Times Square & up high

There’s no bagel like a New York bagel and given you’re in for a long day of exploring on your first of 4 days in New York. I recommend lining that belly with the classic lox and cream cheese combo. Of course, if you’re more of a poppyseed with salted beef or a cinnamon raisin with cream cheese kind of person then places like Best Bagel & Coffee and Ess-a-bagel