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5 Days in New York: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Sarahi Rodríguez

Sarahi Rodríguez

3 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 5 days with this exciting itinerary. Visit iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$764

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$ 66

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$210
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$108
14 - 17 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$75
3 - 4 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$293
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is a nonprofit bookstore, cafe, and event space. All proceeds from every show you attend and everything you buy, down to a record and a PBR, go directly to our mission of fighting AIDS and homelessness.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$374

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$ 99

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$188
12 - 15 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
24 - 29 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Up Thai
Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$216

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$ 83

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

L & B Spumoni Gardens
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
15 - 18 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Villabate Alba
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$144
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$306

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$ 83

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$108
9 - 11 min

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Museum of Arts and Design
Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$120
23 - 28 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
25 - 38 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$264

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$ 83

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$144
18 - 22 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District
Unassuming hotel with a stylish bar & a fitness room, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $2336 In total

Activities & Food:$1923
Transport:$413