New York Adventure: 11 Days of Exploration

Julián Caicedo

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking parks as you immerse yourself in the city's rich culture and history.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$10

$ 6

Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

27 - 33 min

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Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$28

$ 6

Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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26 - 32 min

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The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

25 - 30 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$35

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$35

Day 4

$33

$ 6

This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

18 - 22 min

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Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$35

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

12 - 15 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 6

$28

Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$28

6 - 9 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 6

Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$73

$ 6

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$31

16 - 20 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$41

Day 9

$29

$ 3

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$29

20 - 24 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$ 9

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 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

27 - 33 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

46 - 56 min

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Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 11

$48

$ 3

Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

31 - 38 min

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Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$35

Budget breakdown: $372 In total

Activities & Food:$317

Transport:$55