Must-see in New York: a first-timer's guide

New to New York? These are the sights locals send visitors to first — enough for a long weekend, and all reachable without a car. 1. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island 2. Central Park 3. The Met and MoMA 4. Top of the Rock or Empire State Building 5. The High Line and Chelsea Market 6. Brooklyn Bridge walk at dusk Tip: go early for the big-ticket sights, and leave one afternoon free to just wander a neighbourhood on foot. That is usually where New York sticks with you.