NYC Adventure: 9 Days of Iconic Sights and Urban Wonders

Student Mason White

21 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in cultural hotspots, and soak in the city's electric atmosphere. From the majestic Brooklyn Bridge to the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty, this itinerary will leave you breathless at every turn.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bridging Dreams and Urban Charm

$ 44

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Reflecting on History and Elevated Walks

$132

$ 33

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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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$132

12 - 15 min

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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 3Nature's Oasis and Lady Liberty's Grace

$180

$ 44

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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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

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$100

45 - 54 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

Day 4Divine Grandeur and Greenwich Village Vibes

$156

$ 44

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

19 - 23 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$156

Day 5Sports Fever and Skyline Splendor

$480

$ 22

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 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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$140

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$208

40 - 48 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$132

Day 6Celebrity Encounters and Maritime Marvels

$320

$ 22

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$176

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$144

Day 7Neon Lights and Artistic Heights

$160

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 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

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$160

Day 8Modern Masterpieces and Panoramic Views

$280

$ 11

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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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$120

5 - 8 min

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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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$160

Day 9Serenity in the Heart of the Concrete Jungle

$ 22

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

Budget breakdown: $1950 In total

Activities & Food:$1708

Transport:$242