NYC Adventure

Nejc Dolinar

30 Dec 2023

Join me on an exhilarating 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bright Lights & Baseball

$73

$ 6

LUMA Hotel Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$33

36 - 44 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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$40

Day 2Artistic Wonders & Urban Oasis

$70

$ 3

LUMA Hotel Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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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$30

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

10 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Serene Nature & Cultural Treasures

$30

$ 6

LUMA Hotel Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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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

6 - 9 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Sky-High Views & Foodie Delights

$52

$ 9

LUMA Hotel Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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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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$52

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

28 - 34 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

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Reflecting on History & Lady Liberty

$58

$ 9

LUMA Hotel Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

12 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 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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$25

Budget breakdown: $314 In total

Activities & Food:$283

Transport:$31