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NYC Adventure

Elainy Mercedes

Elainy Mercedes

25 Dec 2023

Join me on an exhilarating 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1Urban Oasis and Neon Lights
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$0

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Times Square
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
Day 2Sky-High Thrills and Riverside Strolls
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$416

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$ 44

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$416
13 - 16 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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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
Day 3Lady Liberty and Historic Charm
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$200

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$ 22

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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$200
42 - 51 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Remembering the Past, Honoring the Heroes
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$264

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$264
Day 5Glamour, Greenery, and Ice Skating
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$320

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$ 22

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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$320
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 6Artistic Wonders and Breathtaking Views
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$560

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$ 22

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$240
17 - 21 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$320

Budget breakdown: $1870 In total

Activities & Food:$1760
Transport:$110