The Ultimate 5-Day Adventure in New York City

Jorge Barreto

19 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 5 days! Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$62

$ 6

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$44

Day 2

$12

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

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

Day 3

$60

$ 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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$48

10 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$53

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

14 - 21 min

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550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$35

12 - 17 min

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

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$49

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

27 - 33 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

18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $263 In total

Activities & Food:$236

Transport:$28