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6 Days in New York: A Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Sandra De Geest

Sandra De Geest

5 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day itinerary in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$130

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$ 17

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
8 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
22 - 27 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
15 - 22 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
25 - 38 min

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Ellis Island
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Würstbar
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$26
Day 2
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$190

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$ 33

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$78
13 - 16 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
36 - 44 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
27 - 33 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$274

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$ 22

Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$104
14 - 17 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
18 - 22 min

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Loring Place
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Takahachi Bakery
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$48
6 - 9 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.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$78
Day 4
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$202

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$ 11

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
12 - 17 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$80
21 - 26 min

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The Met Cloisters
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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CHOCnyc
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$26
Day 5
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$240

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$ 11

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
21 - 26 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$80
12 - 17 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
7 - 10 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$72
11 - 16 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6
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$144

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$ 22

Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
38 - 46 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$40
18 - 27 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
28 - 41 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Empanadas Cafe
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$48

Budget breakdown: $1296 In total

Activities & Food:$1180
Transport:$116