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9 Days in the Big Apple: Exploring the Best of New York City

Azaria Hakiq

Azaria Hakiq

15 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking views as you immerse yourself in the energy of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$129

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$ 25

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Radio City Music Hall
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
10 - 15 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.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$207

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$ 17

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

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
11 - 16 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$90
29 - 35 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$117
Day 3
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$324

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$ 33

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

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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$99
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$117
11 - 14 min

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The High Line
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
17 - 21 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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 4
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$195

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$ 33

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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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$120
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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
48 - 58 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$75
11 - 14 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$381

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$ 42

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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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$120
8 - 10 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$156
8 - 12 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$105
Day 6
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$234

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$ 33

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo
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
9 - 11 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$90
6 - 8 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$84
Day 7
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$333

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$ 33

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

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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$99
18 - 22 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$102
26 - 32 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$132
Day 8
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$90

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$ 25

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

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
6 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$90
33 - 40 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$234

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$ 25

voco Times Square South New York, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Directions

New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$99
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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$135
30 - 36 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2391 In total

Activities & Food:$2127
Transport:$264