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New York Adventure: 9 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Michael Hewitt

Michael Hewitt

17 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, visit world-class museums, and indulge in delicious delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$0

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$ 42

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
24 - 35 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$125

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$ 55

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
57 - 69 min

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Prospect Park
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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Free
35 - 42 min

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Statue of Liberty
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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$125
The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$113

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$ 69

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$113
Loeb Boathouse
American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 55

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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
24 - 29 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 42

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Rockefeller Center
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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Free
Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$394

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$ 55

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$238
11 - 14 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.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$156
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 28

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$319

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$ 55

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$256
11 - 14 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
4 - 5 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$388

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$ 42

12 W 18th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$213
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 PM - 2:00 PM
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$175
New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1338
Transport:$440