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5 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York

Roxana Rodriguez

Roxana Rodriguez

29 Sep 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 5 days! Explore iconic landmarks like the One World Observatory, Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park. Immerse yourself in culture at the American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Get dazzled by the bright lights of Times Square and Rockefeller Center. Indulge in the beauty of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Have a thrilling day at Luna Park in Coney Island and visit the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$154

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$ 17

One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$154
9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$87

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$ 9

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$86
16 - 20 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 9

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 9

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
44 - 53 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 - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$210

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$ 9

Bronx Zoo
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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$105
67 - 81 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$105

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$450
Transport:$50