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8 Days in the Big Apple!

Cynthia Gómez

Cynthia Gómez

17 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of New York City.

Trip to New York

Day 1Foodie Paradise and Military Marvels
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$180

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$ 14

Chelsea Market
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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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$180
Day 2Sky-High Views and Artistic Wonders
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$400

Top of The Rock
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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$200
2 - 3 min

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Rockefeller Center
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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$200
Day 3Bright Lights and Elevated Greenery
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$0

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$ 14

Times Square
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
15 - 18 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Sports Fever, Architectural Marvels, and a Bridge to Remember
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$425

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$ 28

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$165
29 - 35 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$260
32 - 39 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Paying Tribute and Soaking in Brooklyn's Beauty
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$165

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$ 14

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$165
13 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Historic Landmarks and Lady Liberty
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$125

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$ 14

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$125
Day 7A Journey through Art and Creativity
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$150

The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$150
Day 8Nature's Oasis in the Heart of the City
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$0

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

Budget breakdown: $1528 In total

Activities & Food:$1445
Transport:$83