Trip to New York City 🇺🇸

It was a sightseeing trip to New York City. We started our trip with Central Park, a peaceful escape in the heart of the city. We visited early in the morning ☀️ around 8 AM, when the park is tranquil, and captured stunning photos 📸 by Bow Bridge and the Bethesda Terrace. The light filters beautifully through the trees at this time, and you’ll find the park less crowded. 📍Central Park, New York, NY 10024 From there, we walked over to The Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue, an iconic building with a grand staircase that’s perfect for photos 📸 Inside, the European paintings and rooftop garden with views of the skyline were breathtaking. This is best visited in the morning to avoid the crowds. 📍1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 We also spent sometimes exploring Midtown, beginning with the Empire State Building. We recommend visiting the observation deck around 9 AM to beat the lines. The 360-degree views from the top make for postcard-worthy photos. Pro tip: visit on a clear day to see as far as New Jersey and Connecticut 😍 📍 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10118 A short walk away is the New York Public Library. We visited the library in the late morning, capturing the beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and iconic stone lions out front. If you love historic interiors, head inside and snap a picture in the Rose Main Reading Room. 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018 Later, we strolled over to Bryant Park, right behind the library 📖 It’s perfect for taking photos of the surrounding skyscrapers with the greenery in the foreground. We recommend stopping by around noon to enjoy lunch 🥘 from one of the local vendors. 📍42nd St & 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 We also visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, catching the first ferry ⛴️ around 8:30 AM. The early morning light casts a soft glow on Lady Liberty, making for fantastic photos 📸 I would recommend booking tickets 🎫 ahead to skip the lines. Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004 (Ferry departure from Battery Park) Afterward, we explored Wall Street and the Charging Bull statue, classic spots for photos 📸 in Lower Manhattan. For an iconic NYC shot, visit the Bull just before noon for the best light. 📍Wall St, New York, NY 10005 (Charging Bull at Bowling Green Park) No NYC trip is complete without a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge 🌉 We went around sunrise to capture the golden light spilling over the bridge cables and city skyline, it’s a magical sight. 📍Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038 Once across, we explored DUMBO and took photos 📸 at the famous spot on Washington Street where the Manhattan Bridge perfectly frames the Empire State Building in the background. Arrive by 8 AM to avoid the crowds here and get uninterrupted shots. 📍Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (DUMBO) Each of these spots offers unforgettable photo opportunities and captures the unique energy of NYC. Start early, time your visits to avoid peak hours! #shioksightseeing #vacation #trip