I have to go to New York for business for a very brief appointment early in the day. This will mean a six hour (each way) road trip, and I will be all done and free by 10am. So there is no way I want to waste that journey!
So, what would you recommend to get the most out of it-I want to see as much of NY as I can in one day?
I have done this!
I think I was about 17 or so, and it was a one day trip. We took a bus (lucky for you, already being in NY). We ended up going to see the Statue of Liberty. It was my first and only trip there. I was able to see the Twin Towers and if you have never seen this, the view is incredible! Depending on what part of town you will be in afew things I think you should check out would be: Central Park, Empire State Building, Ellis Island Museum (I had a chance to visit this during my day trip and it is amazing at the preserved history in this place, you can even look up for someone you may be related to!). Also, a nice relaxing cab ride in one of the classic yellow cabs would be fun, if you decide to stay overnight and enjoy the Big Apple's night life!! :)