New York Adventure: 7 Days of Exploration

Francis De La Rosa

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1

$98

$ 6

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$98

Day 2

$95

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

11 - 14 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 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.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 3

$192

$ 6

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Color Factory - NYC Interactive Art Museum

Art exhibit centered on colors, featuring playful participatory installations in separate rooms.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$192

8 - 10 min

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Towering waterfront office complex offering shopping, dining & ice-skating, plus special events.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$ 17

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$33

$ 17

Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$33

8 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 11

Part of Times Square, this bustling triangle features statues of Francis Duffy & George M. Cohan.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 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

14 - 17 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

40 - 59 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $478 In total

Activities & Food:$417

Transport:$61