NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Iconic Sights and Cultural Delights

Lisandro Cabañas

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From soaring skyscrapers to world-renowned museums, experience the best of the Big Apple in this action-packed 10-day itinerary.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gazing at the City from the Top of The Rock

$160

$ 11

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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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

Day 2Unleashing the Energy at Madison Square Garden and Beyond

$90

$ 17

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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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

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

24 - 29 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Dazzling Lights and Electric Vibes in Times Square

$ 11

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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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

Day 4Conquering the Empire State and Immersing in Modern Art

$164

$ 17

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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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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$104

17 - 21 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 5Serenity, Foodie Paradise, and Urban Greenery

$ 17

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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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

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Iconic Landmarks: Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge

$50

$ 17

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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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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$50

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7Divine Beauty, Aviation Marvels, and Baseball Fever

$138

$ 22

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$72

23 - 28 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$66

Day 8Wildlife Encounters at the Bronx Zoo

$68

$ 11

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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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

Day 9Tranquility and Nature's Splendor in Central Park

$ 11

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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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

Day 10Paying Tribute and Reveling in Art at Historic Sites

$126

$ 17

Elmhurst Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

33 - 40 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $945 In total

Activities & Food:$796

Transport:$149