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5 Days in New York: A Journey Through Iconic Landmarks

maitri naik

4 Oct 2023

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Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with this 5-day itinerary. Explore Times Square, visit the Empire State Building, stroll through Central Park, and indulge in delicious meals at local hotspots. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$182

·

$ 11

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

8 - 11 min

~

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$95

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

$25

Vitos Slices And Ices

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$62

·

$ 28

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

13 - 20 min

~

Directions

The High Line

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$24

31 - 38 min

~

Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

•

Free

The Edge Harlem

Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

•

$38

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$197

·

$ 28

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

14 - 17 min

~

Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$63

7 - 9 min

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Directions

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

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$63

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$24

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

Free

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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$48

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$240

·

$ 33

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

30 - 36 min

~

Directions

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$83

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Battery

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Katz's Delicatessen

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$26

Top of The Rock

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

•

$95

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 5

+

$221

·

$ 33

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

~

Directions

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

27 - 33 min

~

Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

•

$48

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

$63

7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

•

$70

Takahachi Bakery

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

•

$40

Hilton New York Times Square

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $1033 In total

Activities & Food:$901

Transport:$132