NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills and Sights

Johanna Vidal

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in world-class museums, and savor the city's diverse culinary delights. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Historic Charm to Iconic Landmarks

$430

$ 110

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$100

14 - 17 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$330

Day 2Artistic Marvels and Sky-High Adventures

$1050

$ 83

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$300

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$360

7 - 9 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

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$390

Day 3Reflecting on History and Experiencing City Life

$1080

$ 55

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$330

19 - 23 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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$350

20 - 24 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$400

4 - 5 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Lady Liberty, Parks, and Breathtaking Views

$650

$ 83

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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$250

11 - 14 min

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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

33 - 40 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$400

Day 5Sports, Art, and Urban Oasis

$830

$ 110

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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$330

21 - 26 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$300

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$200

18 - 22 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Central Park Bliss

$780

$ 55

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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$340

28 - 34 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$440

Day 7Artistic Treasures and the Bright Lights of Times Square

$300

$ 28

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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$300

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Skyline Wonders and Serene Parks

$620

$ 55

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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$520

25 - 30 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

15 - 22 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$100

Budget breakdown: $6318 In total

Activities & Food:$5740

Transport:$578