NYC Adventure

Jessica Payer

13 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in art and culture, and experience the energy of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Manhattan Delights

$120

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$120

10 - 15 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

No time set

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Free

8 - 11 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 2From Parks to Bridges

$117

$ 17

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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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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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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$117

Day 3Remembering and Exploring

$129

$ 17

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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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$99

29 - 35 min

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Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

Day 4Landmarks and Urban Delights

$231

$ 25

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

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$156

22 - 27 min

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Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Wildlife, Art, and Sports

$249

$ 25

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

13 - 16 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$90

22 - 27 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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$99

27 - 33 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Nature and Urban Oasis

$132

$ 17

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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$102

32 - 39 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

Day 7Artistic Marvels and Legendary Performances

$387

$ 17

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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$90

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$90

4 - 6 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$99

21 - 26 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$108

Day 8Spiritual Sights and Urban Wonders

$225

$ 9

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

4 - 6 min

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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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$120

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$105

12 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1714 In total

Activities & Food:$1590

Transport:$124