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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Leonardo Saucedo

20 Oct 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 5-day itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple's most exciting attractions.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$41

·

$ 17

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Black Fox Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Little Island

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 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.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 23 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.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

+

$88

·

$ 17

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Intelligentsia Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$58

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Bethesda Terrace

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 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.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

+

$77

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Chrysler Building

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$63

Day 4

+

$87

·

$ 17

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Orwasher's Bakery

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$63

Day 5

+

$320

·

$ 33

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$95

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

28 - 34 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$70

3 - 4 min

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Directions

One World Trade Center

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$85

Budget breakdown: $694 In total

Activities & Food:$612

Transport:$83