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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York

viviana gil

9 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure exploring the vibrant city of New York. From iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Bryant Park and Chelsea Market, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the city that never sleeps!

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Day 1

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$0

Bryant Park

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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Times Square

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2

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$0

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$ 6

Washington Square Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Chelsea Market

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 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 3

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$183

Empire State Building

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

12 - 18 min

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Madame Tussauds New York

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$88

Day 4

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$70

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$ 6

Brooklyn Bridge

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

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

Day 5

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$25

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$ 11

The Battery

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Vessel

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 6

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$63

Statue of Liberty

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

Day 7

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$0

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$ 6

Liberty State Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

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$0

Radio City Music Hall

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 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 - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 9

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$95

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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$63

12 - 17 min

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Central Park Zoo

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

Day 10

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$95

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$ 6

Central Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Top of The Rock

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$95

Budget breakdown: $563 In total

Activities & Food:$530

Transport:$33