10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York

jose spampinato

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the city's diverse culinary scene. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$168

$ 11

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

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

12 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$88

12 - 15 min

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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

Day 2

$86

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

28 - 34 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$288

$ 11

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$72

19 - 23 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$78

3 - 4 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$78

Day 4

$198

$ 11

18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$52

13 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

30 - 36 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$66

Day 5

$50

$ 22

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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$50

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

Day 6

$174

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 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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$70

10 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$104

9 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$168

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

38 - 46 min

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A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

30 - 36 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$66

Day 8

$170

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

33 - 40 min

Directions

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

53 - 64 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$60

Day 9

$96

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

10 - 12 min

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Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

51 - 62 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$68

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$68

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1587 In total

Activities & Food:$1466

Transport:$121