New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

eurocesco

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, lush parks, and cultural treasures in this thrilling itinerary.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$25

$ 6

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$95

$ 6

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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$95

21 - 26 min

Directions

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$63

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$63

Day 5

$103

$ 11

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$103

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$58

$ 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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$58

14 - 17 min

Directions

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$128

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$33

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$95

Budget breakdown: $525 In total

Activities & Food:$470

Transport:$55