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NYC Adventure

Victor Laure

Victor Laure

8 Mar 2024

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you to the best experiences the Big Apple has to offer.

Trip to New York

Day 1Market Marvels and Sky-high Views
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$104

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$ 22

Union City

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$104
9 - 14 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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 2From the Battery to the Bridge
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$20

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$ 22

Union City

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Lady Liberty and Artistic Wonders
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$110

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$ 22

Union City

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Statue of Liberty
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
42 - 51 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
34 - 41 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
Day 4Rockefeller Center and Central Park Bliss
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$80

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$ 17

Union City

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$80
20 - 24 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Parks, Cathedrals, and Art Appreciation
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$60

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$ 22

Union City

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $479 In total

Activities & Food:$374
Transport:$105