New York and Niagara 2024 | Dan on the Road

DAY 1

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Walking route

On foot: 16 km

Adrenaline beats fatigue: our first encounter with the Vertical City.
The journey begins in the afternoon with our landing at Newark. From the highway, the city skyline already rises on the horizon, taking our breath away and officially welcoming us to the Big Apple.

The Midtown Manhattan West skyline seen from New Jersey.

Just enough time to drop off our luggage before diving into the beating heart of the city: Times Square. The impact of the lights and billboards is dazzling and magnificent.

We move along Fifth Avenue to admire Gothic architecture set against the skyscrapers, then head toward one of the most famous complexes in the world.

Atlas statue at Rockefeller Center — The Atlas statue in the heart of Rockefeller Center.

Prometheus at Rockefeller Center — Prometheus, the flags and the skyscrapers of Rockefeller Center.

We enjoy a long, pleasant walk along Fifth Avenue to Bryant Park, a wonderful green oasis nestled among the buildings, tidy and welcoming.

Bryant Park illuminated — The illuminated corners of Bryant Park.

Despite the long flight and the early wake-up, excitement wins over fatigue. We head north again to Rockefeller Center and climb to the observation deck. New York from above at night is an endless carpet of lights that rewards every effort.

Central Park from Top of the Rock — Central Park and the Manhattan skyline seen from Top of the Rock.

Empire State Building at night — The Empire State Building glowing in the night skyline.

Midtown Manhattan at night — The lights of Midtown Manhattan seen from above.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral from above — St. Patrick’s Cathedral seen from Top of the Rock.