NYC Adventure

David

28 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the best attractions the Big Apple has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Deli Delights and Bridge Bliss

$ 44

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Remembering History and Foodie Paradise

$132

$ 33

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$132

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Lady Liberty and Park Hopping

$100

$ 44

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

Directions

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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$100

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Parks, Sports, and Sky-High Views

$300

$ 44

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

Directions

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

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$140

16 - 20 min

Directions

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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$160

Day 5Architectural Marvels and Artistic Wonders

$292

$ 33

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$40

35 - 42 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$132

33 - 40 min

Directions

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$120

Day 6Elevated Walkways and Serene Oasis

$ 44

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Wildlife Encounters and Naval Exploration

$280

$ 33

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

Directions

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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$136

28 - 34 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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$144

Day 8A Journey Through Art and Culture

$120

$ 22

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$120

Day 9Skyline Views and Bright Lights

$208

$ 11

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

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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$208

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Parks Galore and Iconic Landmarks

$200

$ 44

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

Directions

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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$40

51 - 62 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$160

Budget breakdown: $1984 In total

Activities & Food:$1632

Transport:$352