5-Day Manhattan Adventure: Explore the Heart of New York City

dariana contreras

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Manhattan, NY, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Big Apple. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and experience the rich cultural diversity of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to Manhattan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$157

$ 22

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

7 - 9 min

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Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 41 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$158

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Department store chain providing brand-name clothing, accessories, home furnishings & housewares.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$98

10 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

Day 3

$249

$ 11

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$58

16 - 20 min

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Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

4 - 5 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$96

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$157

$ 6

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$95

5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$26

Day 5

$253

$ 22

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$103

19 - 23 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

12 - 15 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$63

34 - 41 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1034 In total

Activities & Food:$974

Transport:$61