● Manhattan 24°C, partly cloudy ● Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov ● Subway fare $2.90 ● 7-Day unlimited MetroCard $34 ● Broadway update this week

Plan your trip

Everything logistical: how to get here, how to get around once you land, when to come, and how to string it all into an itinerary.

§ DEPT — PLAN

All Plan guides

First time in New YorkThe starter guide — what to expect and how to not waste your first 24 hours→ Getting around: subway & busesHow the subway actually works, MetroCard vs. OMNY, and when to just walk→ Best time to visitSeason by season: weather, crowds, and prices→ Visas & entry requirementsESTA vs. a full visa, and how to apply without overpaying→ What to packThe practical list — including what not to bother bringing→ Budgeting for New YorkWhat things actually cost, with honest daily budget ranges→ Safety in New YorkThe honest, calibrated guide — what to be aware of and what's overblown→ Weekend itinerary (2 days)48 hours done right — Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, Midtown→ 3-day itineraryThe full framework, including an outer borough day→ 5-day itineraryGo deeper — a proper museum day, unscheduled time, five boroughs→ SIM cards & staying connectedeSIM, roaming, or US SIM — what actually makes sense→