6 days in New York, USA: itinerary with Top attractions and Shopping and Hidden Gems

Day 2 starts at The High Line at 9 AM - allow 1 hour for a stroll. Take a 15-minute walk to the Brooklyn Bridge by 10:30 AM, spending 90 minutes enjoying the views. Then, travel via subway to The Museum of Modern Art, arriving at 12:30 PM for a 2-hour visit. The subway ride costs ~$3 and takes about 20 minutes, providing a balanced mix of exploration and leisure.

Day 3 starts in SoHo at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore shops and galleries. Travel 20 minutes by subway ($3) to reach the Empire State Building for a 90-minute visit at 11:30 AM. Afterward, head to Chelsea Market at 1:30 PM, just a 10-minute walk (free) for lunch and browsing. Enjoy a balanced day with leisure and iconic sights.

Start at 10 Crosby St at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes for brunch. Take a 15-minute subway ride (around $3) to One World Observatory for stunning views at 11 AM, spending 2 hours there. Finally, take a 10-minute cab ride (approximately $10) to St. Patrick's Cathedral for a 1:30 PM visit, allowing 60 minutes to explore. This route optimizes proximity to the city center.

Day 5 starts at The Met Cloisters at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to enjoy the medieval art and gardens. Travel via subway from 190th St to 34th St-Hudson Yards (30 mins, ~$3). Next, visit Vessel at 11:30 AM - spend 1 hour for the views. Afterward, take a 30-minute subway ride to Brooklyn Botanic Garden (1 PM) and enjoy 90 minutes among the flowers.

Start at the Whitney Museum of American Art at 9 AM (allow 2 hours). Take a 10-minute taxi ride (~$15) to The Frick Collection at 11:30 AM (allow 1.5 hours). Enjoy a leisurely lunch before heading to Brooklyn Heights Promenade at 1:30 PM (10-minute taxi ride, ~$15). Relax with views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.