NYC Adventure: From Skyscrapers to Iconic Landmarks

Marisa Reichel

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 12-day journey through the bustling streets of New York City. Discover the vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and world-class attractions that make the Big Apple truly unforgettable.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Cultural Extravaganza at Lincoln Center and Beyond

$108

$ 17

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$88

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

32 - 39 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Indulge in Culinary Delights at Chelsea Market and More

$126

$ 6

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

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

Day 3Soaring Heights and Historic Wonders Await

$228

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$78

2 - 3 min

Directions

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$78

15 - 18 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Stroll Along the High Line and Pay Tribute to 9/11

$116

$ 17

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

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Sky-High Views and Architectural Marvels

$254

$ 11

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

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$104

8 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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$70

Day 6Explore Nature's Oasis and Artistic Treasures

$170

$ 17

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

47 - 57 min

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Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$70

39 - 47 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

10 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$40

Day 7Uncover the Secrets of the Natural World

$190

$ 11

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

21 - 26 min

Directions

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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$66

20 - 24 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

Day 8Serenity and Splendor in Central Park

$60

$ 6

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

Directions

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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$60

11 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Delight in Delicacies and Cross Iconic Bridges

$102

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

30 - 36 min

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Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$66

Day 10Thrills, Nature, and International Diplomacy

$162

$ 11

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

30 - 36 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

37 - 45 min

Directions

18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $1959 In total

Activities & Food:$1810

Transport:$149

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Cultural Extravaganza at Lincoln Center and Beyond

$184

$ 11

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

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

11 - 14 min

Directions

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 2Indulge in Culinary Delights at Chelsea Market and More

$110

$ 17

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

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1959 In total

Activities & Food:$1810

Transport:$149