If the weather is nice (meaning no fog or rain), I suggest you schedule a date with New York City's famous icons!Start the day early and head down to Battery Park where you can buy tickets to visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island. By noon, the lines for the ferry can get really long so the earlier you go, the better. Your first stop will be Liberty Island, home of the Statue of Liberty. You can visit the crown of Lady Liberty provided you booked tickets online enough time in advance. Even if you don’t have tickets to the crown, the island is worth a visit with its beautiful view on the Manhattan skyline. You can take some nice snapshots here!
The next ferry stop is Ellis Island, where you can (and should) visit the immigration museum. This is the place where immigrants in the 19th century were "processed". Definitely take an audio tour which includes testimonials by former immigrants guiding you through the immigration center.
Once you’re back on the main land, go visit the Empire State Building. Although the view is not as beautiful as the Rockefeller, a visit is still very impressive – if only to see the inside of the building. While you’re there, you can also do some shopping at Macy’s. It is the biggest shop in Manhattan, and comprises two blocks full of merchandise, ranging from cosmetics and clothing to home and kitchen wear. If you’re an out-of-towner, you get a 10% discount code upon presenting your ID at the service desk on the mezzanine level (just ask any Macy’s employee, they'll show you the way).
Once you dragged yourself out of Macy's (with probably one or more shopping bags in your hand), walk south on 5th Avenue (or take a cab) towards Madison Square Park. Weather permitting, relax on one of the terraces facing the Flat Iron Building or get in line for a delicious burger at Shake Shack!
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