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10 Days in New York: A Journey of Discovery

Ranferi Velasquez

Ranferi Velasquez

11 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with this 10-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$188

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$ 55

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
39 - 47 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
48 - 58 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$78
13 - 16 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$20
14 - 17 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:45 PM - 9:45 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Tenement Museum
1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.
10:15 PM - 11:45 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:15 AM - 1:15 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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New York Transit Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
1:45 AM - 3:45 AM
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$20
21 - 26 min

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The Green-Wood Cemetery
Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.
4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$264

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$ 33

Liberty Science Center
4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$62
11 - 14 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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Ellis Island
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Fraunces Tavern
Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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New Museum
Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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$44
7 - 10 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Rubin Museum of Art
Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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$38
9 - 14 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
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$70
Day 3
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$270

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$ 28

Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
7 - 9 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$66
8 - 10 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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$66
4 - 5 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
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$78
Day 4
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$298

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$ 22

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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El Museo del Barrio
Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$18
9 - 11 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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The Frick Collection
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$30
10 - 12 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$66
11 - 16 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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$88
8 - 11 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
11:30 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Morgan Library & Museum
Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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$44
7 - 10 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
Day 5
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$346

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$ 22

Queens Museum
Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
29 - 35 min

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Brooklyn Children's Museum
Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
7 - 9 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
36 - 44 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$56
8 - 12 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$66
4 - 6 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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$90
Day 6
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$200

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$ 44

New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
30 - 36 min

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George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$30
22 - 27 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$40
27 - 33 min

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MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$20
13 - 16 min

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Museum of the Moving Image
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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$40
23 - 28 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Queens County Farm Museum
Historic colonial farmhouse with 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours.
4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$348

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$ 22

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$72
12 - 15 min

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Empire State Building
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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$104
10 - 12 min

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Top of The Rock
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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$80
14 - 17 min

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Loeb Boathouse
American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$56
9 - 14 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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The Jewish Museum
Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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$36
21 - 26 min

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$2432

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$ 11

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
27 - 33 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Neue Galerie New York
Refined museum dedicated to German & Austrian art & design with a focus on the early 20th century.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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$2190
11 - 16 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
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$82
Day 9
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$452

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$ 28

Museum of Arts and Design
Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$36
10 - 15 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
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
12 - 17 min

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Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$74
4 - 5 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$40
8 - 10 min

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New-York Historical Society
West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$48
9 - 11 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$60
9 - 11 min

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Museum of the City of New York
Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$40
13 - 16 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
1:00 AM - 2:15 AM
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$34
13 - 16 min

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The Met Cloisters
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.
2:45 AM - 4:45 AM
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$60
Day 10
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$312

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$ 39

Bronx Zoo
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
20 - 24 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
14 - 17 min

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The Studio Museum in Harlem
Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Kids' museum featuring a range of hands-on, educational & entertaining exhibits & activities.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$34
15 - 18 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$40
10 - 15 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$80
26 - 32 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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The Noguchi Museum
Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $5413 In total

Activities & Food:$5110
Transport:$303