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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Garvita Singh

Garvita Singh

23 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$204

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$ 17

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$104
9 - 14 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
No time set
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$20
24 - 29 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
No time set
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$80
19 - 23 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$68

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$ 22

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
13 - 20 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 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
11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$138

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$ 6

New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$70
18 - 22 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$68
Day 4
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$64

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$ 11

Orwasher's Bakery
Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Day 5
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$120

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$ 11

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$60
25 - 30 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $660 In total

Activities & Food:$594
Transport:$66