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3 Days in New York: A Journey Through Iconic Landmarks

Carolyne Cruz

Carolyne Cruz

23 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 3 days! Explore Central Park, visit the Empire State Building, stroll along The High Line, and marvel at the Statue of Liberty. This action-packed itinerary will take you to iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$72

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$ 11

Wyndham Garden North Bergen near Secaucus

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Central Park
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
8 - 10 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 - 1:30 PM
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$20
13 - 16 min

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Empire State Building
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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$52
Day 2
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$10

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$ 11

Wyndham Garden North Bergen near Secaucus

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$91

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$ 14

Wyndham Garden North Bergen near Secaucus

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Statue of Liberty
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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$25
55 - 66 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$33
40 - 48 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$33

Budget breakdown: $209 In total

Activities & Food:$173
Transport:$36