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NYC in 10 Days: 🗽🌆🍎

elizabeth suero

3 Jan 2024

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Embark on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 10-day itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready to be dazzled by the bright lights, taste mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this incredible city.

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Day 1Delis, Bridges & Parks

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$0

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$ 11

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Katz's Delicatessen

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Reflecting on History & Serene Shores

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$33

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$ 6

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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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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$33

12 - 17 min

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The Battery

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Greenwich Village & Lady Liberty

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$25

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$ 11

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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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

30 - 36 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 - 11:30 AM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Oasis in the Heart of Manhattan

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$ 6

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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 5Sky-High Thrills & Sporting Feats

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$97

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$ 6

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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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$52

10 - 15 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$35

10 - 15 min

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Vessel

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 6Artistic Masterpieces & Baseball Legends

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$63

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$ 9

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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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$30

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 - 12:30 PM

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$33

Day 7Nature's Retreat & Architectural Wonders

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$0

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$ 9

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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

24 - 29 min

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The High Line

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Wildlife Encounters & Panoramic Views

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$74

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$ 6

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 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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$34

33 - 40 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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$40

Day 9Foodie Paradise & Modern Art

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$30

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$ 6

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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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

25 - 30 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 10Exploring History & Iconic Landmarks

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$76

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$ 9

The Plaza

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

34 - 41 min

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Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Rockefeller Center

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $473 In total

Activities & Food:$398

Transport:$75