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5 Days in New York: A Journey of Discovery

Melvin amoroso

Melvin amoroso

10 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1
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$115

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$ 11

1242 Manor Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$29
19 - 23 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
4 - 6 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Grand Central Station
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$1
Sushi By Bou
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$86

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$ 11

1242 Manor Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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 - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
4 - 5 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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$48
Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$36

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$ 9

1242 Manor Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Sushi By Bou
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
9 - 14 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
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
Izakaya Toribar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$66

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$ 17

1242 Manor Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Bronx Zoo
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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$35
22 - 27 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Up Thai
Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$18
8 - 10 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Top Quality
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$76

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$ 11

1242 Manor Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$31
11 - 16 min

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River Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
40 - 59 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $435 In total

Activities & Food:$377
Transport:$58