10 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Romina Eslar

11 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling energy of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$72

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

Day 2

$48

$ 11

Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

Directions

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 3

$48

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$262

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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$190

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

Day 5

$96

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

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$96

Day 6

$335

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$205

21 - 26 min

Directions

Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

Day 7

$68

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

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

Day 8

$72

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

11 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

Day 9

$414

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$190

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$140

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

Day 10

$197

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$125

13 - 16 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

Budget breakdown: $1667 In total

Activities & Food:$1612

Transport:$55