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6 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Sarah Cauchi

Sarah Cauchi

18 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready to be dazzled by the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1Sports, Art, and Sky-high Views
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$206

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$ 22

Moxy NYC Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$66
33 - 40 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$60
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$80
36 - 44 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Serenity in the Heart of the City
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$104

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$ 11

Moxy NYC Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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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
28 - 34 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$104
Day 3Artistic Masterpieces and Culinary Delights
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$60

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$ 17

Moxy NYC Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$60
22 - 27 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Remembering, Exploring, and Marveling
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$66

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$ 22

Moxy NYC Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
14 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Elevated Walks, Lady Liberty, and Urban Grandeur
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$130

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$ 22

Moxy NYC Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
53 - 64 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$80
Day 6Bright Lights, Military History, and Adventure
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$72

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$ 11

Moxy NYC Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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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
16 - 20 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$72

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$638
Transport:$105