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5 Days in the Big Apple: Exploring the Best of New York City

Vasant Nandekar

Vasant Nandekar

22 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in the city that never sleeps! Discover iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal, Top of The Rock, Brooklyn Bridge, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, and Central Park. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$143

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$143
Day 2
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$0

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$ 9

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
28 - 34 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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
Day 3
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$0

Times Square
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 4
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$75

Statue of Liberty
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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$75
Day 5
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$0

Central Park
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: $226 In total

Activities & Food:$218
Transport:$9