NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills and Sights

chahad ghabra

31 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the best attractions the Big Apple has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers, Cathedrals, and City Views

$160

$ 11

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

4 - 5 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Delicatessen Delights and Bridge Crossings

$66

$ 22

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$66

Day 3Elevated Parks, Historic Landmarks, and Stunning Views

$ 22

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

29 - 35 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 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

Day 4Foodie Paradise, Lady Liberty, and Baseball Fever

$116

$ 22

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

25 - 30 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

46 - 56 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$66

Day 5Sports Spectacle and Artistic Wonders

$130

$ 11

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Serene Park Strolls

$68

$ 17

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

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 7Art Appreciation and Sky-High Vistas

$164

$ 17

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$104

Day 8Bright Lights and Time Square Extravaganza

$ 11

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 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

Budget breakdown: $836 In total

Activities & Food:$704

Transport:$132