A 10-Day Adventure in New York City

Ayhra Vasquez

11 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Little Island, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 3

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

8 - 10 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

Day 2

$15

$ 6

Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 3

$32

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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$31

Day 4

$ 6

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

26 - 32 min

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Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 3

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7

$ 3

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

13 - 16 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$48

$ 3

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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$48

21 - 26 min

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18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 9

$ 3

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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Free

12 - 15 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 10

$13

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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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

37 - 45 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $137 In total

Activities & Food:$107

Transport:$31