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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploration

Juli Paez

Juli Paez

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 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.

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Viator

Day 1
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$272

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$ 44

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Aki Sushi
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$144
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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
The Lobster Club
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$128
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$367

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$ 44

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 15 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
17 - 21 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$115
10 - 15 min

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Pisticci
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$112
8 - 10 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$140
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$240

·

$ 33

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Lobster Club
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$128
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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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.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Keens Steakhouse
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$112
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$439

·

$ 44

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 6 min

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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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$165
7 - 9 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$116
8 - 12 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$415

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$ 44

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
25 - 38 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Juliana's Pizza
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$116
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$195
Balthazar
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$104
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1942 In total

Activities & Food:$1733
Transport:$209