NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills and Sights

Carla Abou Mrad

28 Dec 2023

Embark on an epic journey through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience the vibrant energy and rich culture of the Big Apple. Get ready for 8 days of non-stop excitement and unforgettable memories!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Cathedral Serenity, Park Bliss, and Historic Charm

$ 17

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

49 - 59 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Architectural Marvels, Culinary Delights, and Reflective Remembrance

$86

$ 28

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$66

11 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Lady Liberty's Grace, Elevated Greenery, and Artistic Wonders

$110

$ 17

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

38 - 46 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

Day 4Sky-high Views, Military History, and Iconic Bridges

$230

$ 22

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$80

20 - 24 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

14 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$78

8 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Nature's Oasis

$68

$ 17

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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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

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

Day 6Artistic Treasures and Iconic Plaza

$140

$ 11

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$80

Day 7Neon Lights, Celebrity Encounters, and Skyline Splendor

$192

$ 11

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$88

12 - 18 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$104

Day 8Sports Excitement and Urban Nature Retreat

$90

$ 17

Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

37 - 45 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $1054 In total

Activities & Food:$916

Transport:$138