10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Daniela Rangel

15 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 10-day itinerary will immerse you in the heart of the Big Apple. Get ready to be dazzled by towering skyscrapers, world-class museums, and the bustling energy of Times Square. Discover the magic of Central Park, savor mouthwatering delicacies, and experience the city that never sleeps like a true New Yorker.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry: Lincoln Center to The Battery

$188

$ 22

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

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$88

12 - 15 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

28 - 34 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

No time set

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$80

10 - 15 min

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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 2From Foodie Paradise to Artistic Marvels: Chelsea Market to MoMA

$126

$ 6

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

Day 3Soaring Heights and Historic Landmarks: One World Trade Center to Intrepid Museum

$228

$ 11

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$78

2 - 3 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$78

14 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

Day 4A Walk Above the City: The High Line to Statue of Liberty

$116

$ 17

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

11 - 14 min

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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

25 - 30 min

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Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Iconic Views and Architectural Wonders: Top of The Rock to Madison Square Garden

$254

$ 11

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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$80

9 - 11 min

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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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$104

8 - 12 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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$70

Day 6Nature's Oasis and Artistic Treasures: Flushing Meadows to Central Park Zoo

$170

$ 17

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

33 - 40 min

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Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$70

39 - 47 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

13 - 16 min

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Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$40

Day 7Unleashing Knowledge and Wildlife Adventures: American Museum of Natural History to Bronx Zoo

$190

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

32 - 39 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

19 - 23 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

Day 8A Day of Serenity and Spiritual Grandeur: Central Park to St. Patrick's Cathedral

$60

$ 6

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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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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$60

15 - 18 min

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Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 9A Taste of Brooklyn's Finest: Katz's Delicatessen to New York Aquarium

$102

$ 17

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

34 - 41 min

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Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$66

Day 10Thrills, Nature, and International Diplomacy: Luna Park to United Nations Headquarters

$162

$ 11

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

39 - 47 min

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Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

49 - 59 min

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18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $1723 In total

Activities & Food:$1596

Transport:$127