NYC Adventure: 7 Days of Iconic Sights and Thrilling Discoveries

Alec Cousino

20 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking landmarks, and bustling energy of the Big Apple. From the iconic Statue of Liberty to the awe-inspiring views from the Empire State Building, this itinerary promises an adventure of a lifetime.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Liberty State Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Katz's Delicatessen, Chelsea Market

$ 42

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 29/11 Memorial & Museum, The High Line, Vessel

$215

$ 14

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

12 - 15 min

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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

8 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 3St. Patrick's Cathedral, Top of The Rock, Madison Square Garden, Statue of Liberty

$500

$ 28

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

4 - 6 min

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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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$200

15 - 18 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$175

39 - 47 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$125

Day 4Rockefeller Center, The Museum of Modern Art, Yankee Stadium

$515

$ 14

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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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

23 - 28 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$165

Day 5Bronx Zoo, Flushing Meadows Corona Park

$170

$ 14

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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$170

23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Times Square, Empire State Building

$440

$ 28

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$180

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$260

Day 7Central 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: $1978 In total

Activities & Food:$1840

Transport:$138