New York, five boroughs and endless plans
Skyscrapers seen from a ferry, Broadway musicals, world-class museums and neighborhoods like Harlem and Brooklyn best explored on foot and by subway.
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Five postcards every first trip includes, from New York Harbor to the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street.
- Apr–JunBest weather, along with Sep–Nov
- ≈5 hNonstop flight from Mexico City
- 3Airports: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
- 5Boroughs in the city
New York FAQ
Airports, documents, weather, neighborhoods and getting around, sorted for your first trip to the Big Apple.
When is the best time to visit New York?
April to June and September to November bring mild weather and the parks at their best. December means holiday lights, cold and crowds. January and February are the coldest months, sometimes snowy, and the cheapest; July and August are hot and humid.
What documents do I need if I'm traveling from Mexico?
A valid Mexican passport and a US visitor visa (B1/B2, or the Border Crossing Card, which also works as a visa). Mexican citizens can't use ESTA. When you arrive by air, your I-94 entry record is created electronically and you can look it up on the CBP website.
Which airport should I fly into?
JFK, in Queens, handles most international flights; LaGuardia, also in Queens, is closest to Manhattan; Newark (EWR) is in New Jersey and sometimes has better fares. All three serve the city well, so compare price and schedule.
How do I get from the airport to Manhattan?
From JFK, the AirTrain runs to Jamaica, where you connect to the subway or the LIRR train; Midtown is 50 to 90 minutes away. From Newark, the AirTrain connects to trains into Penn Station. From LaGuardia, buses link to the subway. By taxi or rideshare, allow 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Which area should I stay in?
Midtown, near Times Square, is convenient for a first trip and for Broadway. Lower Manhattan sits by the Statue of Liberty ferry and Wall Street. Brooklyn, in areas like DUMBO or Williamsburg, offers skyline views and a neighborhood feel. Harlem and Long Island City are often cheaper and well connected.
What shouldn't I miss?
The ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a Broadway musical, walking Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an observation deck such as the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, the High Line and the 9/11 Memorial. For a free look at the Statue, ride the Staten Island Ferry.
How do I get around the city?
The subway runs 24 hours and is the fastest way across Manhattan and out to Brooklyn or Queens. You can pay by tapping a contactless bank card or your phone at the turnstile (OMNY). Many areas are best on foot; yellow cabs and rideshare apps cover the rest.
How many days do I need in New York?
Four or five days covers the Manhattan essentials, a trip across to Brooklyn and one or two museums. With a week you can add neighborhoods like Harlem or Queens, more shows and an unhurried day in Central Park.
What costs should I plan for?
Sales tax is added at the register in shops and restaurants, and at sit-down restaurants a 15 to 20 percent tip is customary. Hotels charge occupancy taxes on top of the room rate. Booking observation decks and museums ahead helps you skip lines.
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