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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

Dario Paolini

Dario Paolini

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks like Times Square, Statue of Liberty, and Central Park. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$280

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$280
Day 2
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$50

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$ 11

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
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
14 - 17 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 3
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$125

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$ 11

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
33 - 40 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 11

Liberty State Park
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
32 - 39 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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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 11

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$65

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$ 11

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$65
Day 7
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$0

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$ 11

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
+

$140

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$ 11

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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$140
29 - 35 min

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Roosevelt Island
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
Day 9
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$140

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$ 11

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$140
Day 10
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$0

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$ 11

Prospect Park
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
New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $899 In total

Activities & Food:$800
Transport:$99