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8 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

Lois

24 Oct 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Explore iconic landmarks like Madison Square Garden, Flatiron Building, Radio City Music Hall, Top of The Rock, Central Park, Empire State Building, Washington Square Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Liberty State Park, Brooklyn Bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement, culture, and breathtaking views!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$136

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$ 33

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building

Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

The High Line

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

No time set

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Free

23 - 28 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

No time set

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$66

Day 2

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$146

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$ 11

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Radio City Music Hall

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

2 - 3 min

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Top of The Rock

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

Day 3

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$0

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$ 11

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 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

Day 4

+

$104

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$ 11

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

Day 5

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$80

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$ 17

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$80

Day 6

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$0

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$ 11

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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

Day 7

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$0

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$ 17

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park

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

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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 8

+

$50

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$ 11

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

Budget breakdown: $637 In total

Activities & Food:$516

Transport:$121