10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Nicola Torre

6 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cultural heart of New York City. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene, pay homage to history, and marvel at the wonders of science. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Tragedy and Celebrating Resilience

$38

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

67 - 81 min

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Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 2A Sweet Escape and Captivating American Art

$63

$ 3

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$33

17 - 21 min

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Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 3Delving into Transportation History and Embracing Scientific Curiosity

$41

$ 3

Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

37 - 45 min

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4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Day 4Discovering the Marvels of Sea, Air & Space and Literary Treasures

$58

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

19 - 23 min

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Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

Day 5A Journey through Medieval Europe and the Vibrant City of New York

$50

$ 3

Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

27 - 33 min

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Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Exploring Modern Art Icons and Immersing in Elegance

$45

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 7A Triple Delight: Modern Art, Science, and Innovation

$59

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

23 - 28 min

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Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

39 - 47 min

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This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

Day 8Unleashing the Artistic Masterpieces of the Metropolitan

$30

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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$30

Day 9Celebrating Icons and Unraveling Natural History

$72

$ 3

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

21 - 26 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$28

Day 10A Cultural Extravaganza: Brooklyn's Finest and the Magic of Cinema

$40

$ 3

Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

53 - 64 min

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The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $524 In total

Activities & Food:$496

Transport:$28