NYC Adventure: 9 Days of Urban Exploration

fanny han

21 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Deli Delights and Bridge Bliss

$225

$ 28

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

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

33 - 40 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$225

Day 2Parks, Skyscrapers, and Queens

$310

$ 28

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

40 - 48 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$260

41 - 50 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Times Square Extravaganza

$395

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$220

10 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$175

Day 4Art, Music, and Parks Galore

$215

$ 69

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

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$165

19 - 23 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Modern Art, Skyline Views, and World Wonders

$540

$ 28

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

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$195

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$195

Day 6Memorial Reflections and Iconic Landmarks

$545

$ 28

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

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$180

14 - 17 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$200

4 - 5 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Lady Liberty, Parks, and Artistic Gems

$475

$ 42

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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$125

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

46 - 56 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$200

17 - 21 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$150

Day 8Wildlife, Museums, and Sports

$405

$ 28

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$140

32 - 39 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$165

Day 9Zoo Adventures and Artistic Treasures

$320

$ 14

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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$170

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

6 - 9 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$150

Budget breakdown: $3692 In total

Activities & Food:$3430

Transport:$262