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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploration

G Felicia

G Felicia

12 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Belvedere Castle and Little Island, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to indulge in delicious meals at local favorites such as La Colombe Torrefaction, Jongro BBQ, and Levain Bakery. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

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Viator

Day 1
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$692

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$ 66

145 W 44th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$64
17 - 21 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$144
9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$380
6 - 9 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$104
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$468

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$ 132

145 W 44th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Hole In The Wall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$120
8 - 10 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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New York Transit Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
8 - 10 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$96
8 - 11 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Villabate Alba
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$152
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$444

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$ 110

145 W 44th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
31 - 38 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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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
15 - 22 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$96
29 - 35 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$100
Vitos Slices And Ices
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$192
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$824

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$ 88

145 W 44th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$96
49 - 59 min

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Statue of Liberty
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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$250
7 - 10 min

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Daily Provisions
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$144
10 - 15 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$230
13 - 20 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$104
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$812

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$ 88

145 W 44th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
42 - 51 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$192
2 - 3 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$380
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$160
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $3724 In total

Activities & Food:$3240
Transport:$484