NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Thrills

Anne Zeller

11 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in history, and soak up the electric atmosphere of the Big Apple. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bridging the Gap in Brooklyn

$78

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$78

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Reflecting on Resilience and Serenity

$66

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Lady Liberty's Majesty and Sky-High Views

$130

$ 11

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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$50

42 - 51 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

Day 4Parks, Sports, and Urban Wonders

$70

$ 6

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

43 - 52 min

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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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$70

Day 5Parks, Cathedrals, and Natural Beauty

$20

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

56 - 68 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 6Iconic Heights, Celebrity Encounters, and Architectural Marvels

$212

$ 6

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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$104

12 - 18 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$88

8 - 10 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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$20

Day 7Art, Skating, and the Heart of NYC

$140

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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$80

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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$60

Day 8Baseball Legends, Urban Oasis, and Elevated Strolls

$66

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

27 - 33 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Wildlife Adventures in the Concrete Jungle

$108

$ 6

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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$68

36 - 44 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

Day 10Artistic Treasures and Historic Exploration

$132

$ 6

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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$60

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$72

Budget breakdown: $1094 In total

Activities & Food:$1022

Transport:$72