10 Days in the Big Apple!

Shubham Bagaria

5 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1Sky-high Thrills at Top of The Rock

$160

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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$80

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

Day 2A Taste of NYC's Vibrant Culture

$90

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

23 - 28 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Lights, Camera, Action! Times Square Extravaganza

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 4Reaching New Heights at Empire State Building

$164

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

17 - 21 min

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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

Day 5Nature's Oasis and Culinary Delights

$ 6

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

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

8 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Lady Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge Adventure

$50

$ 6

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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$50

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7History, Majesty, and Sports at Its Finest

$138

$ 11

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

15 - 18 min

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Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$66

Day 8Wild Encounters at Bronx Zoo

$68

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

Day 9Serenity in the Heart of the City - 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

Day 10Art, Reflection, and Remembrance

$126

$ 6

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

24 - 29 min

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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$66

Budget breakdown: $835 In total

Activities & Food:$796

Transport:$39