A 4-Day Adventure in New York City

Cindy Ortiz

8 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 4-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Tina's Cuban Cuisine and River Deli, this itinerary is packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$143

$ 6

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 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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$18

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$44

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

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

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$13

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$86

$ 11

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

15 - 22 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$122

$ 20

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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45 - 54 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

27 - 33 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

26 - 32 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$48

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$78

$ 11

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

46 - 56 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$35

11 - 16 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

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

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$13

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $476 In total

Activities & Food:$429

Transport:$47