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NYC Adventure: 🗽 Statue of Liberty, 🌆 Times Square, 🌳 Central Park, 🏙️ Empire State

Silvia Cervantes

Silvia Cervantes

22 Nov 2023

Join me on an exhilarating 4-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building, immerse yourself in the energy of Times Square, and find tranquility in the heart of Central Park. Indulge in mouthwatering treats at Sam A.M., Los Tacos No. 1, Jacob's Pickles, and Levain Bakery. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple!

Day 1Liberty's Gaze and Culinary Delights
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$228

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$ 25

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
13 - 16 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$54
15 - 22 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
No time set
Free
32 - 39 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
No time set
$99
11 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
No time set
Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
No time set
Free
Day 2Skyscrapers, Neon Lights, and Tacos Galore
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$216

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$ 17

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$120
8 - 12 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
9 - 11 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
No time set
Free
5 - 6 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
No time set
$60
Day 3Serenity in the Urban Jungle and Pickle Paradise
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$141

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$ 33

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
11 - 14 min

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Museum of the City of New York
Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.
No time set
$60
8 - 10 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
No time set
$45
12 - 15 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
No time set
Free
12 - 15 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
No time set
Free
3 - 4 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
No time set
Free
7 - 10 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.
No time set
Free
Day 4Reaching New Heights and Artistic Wonders
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$354

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$ 17

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$156
22 - 27 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$90
8 - 11 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$54
15 - 18 min

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Museum of Arts and Design
Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.
No time set
$54

Budget breakdown: $1030 In total

Activities & Food:$939
Transport:$91