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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Myrna

8 Oct 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like the Vessel and Washington Square Park, this 5-day itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$60

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$ 14

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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Directions

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

George Washington Bridge

Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$48

Rockefeller Center

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$32

·

$ 6

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$48

·

$ 6

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Grand Central Terminal

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$35

·

$ 11

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

~

Directions

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park

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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$35

28 - 41 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Manhattan Bridge

Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 5

+

$32

·

$ 11

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

~

Directions

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

33 - 40 min

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Directions

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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Best Western Queens Court Hotel

Warmly furnished rooms in an unpretentious property offering free breakfast & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $252 In total

Activities & Food:$205

Transport:$47