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NYC Adventure

Lukas Christen

Lukas Christen

4 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic journey through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Day 1Liberty & Urban Oasis
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$125

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$ 42

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

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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$125
31 - 38 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
Day 2Remembering 9/11
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$165

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$ 28

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

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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$165
Day 3Battery Bliss & Bridge Stroll
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$0

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$ 42

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Directions

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
9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Empire State Escapade
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$260

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$ 28

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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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$260
Day 5Market Marvels & Skyline Spectacle
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$200

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$ 28

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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
21 - 26 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$200
Day 6Times Square Extravaganza
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$0

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7Artistic Treasures at The Met
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$150

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$ 28

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

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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$150
Day 8Rockefeller's Legacy & Modern Art
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$350

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$ 14

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

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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$200
6 - 9 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$150
Day 9Serenity in Central Park
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$0

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$ 28

InterContinental New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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 - 11:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1484 In total

Activities & Food:$1250
Transport:$234