NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Thrills and Sights

Nicole Reyes

5 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee Delights and Celebrity Encounters

$240

$ 42

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$132

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$54

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

19 - 23 min

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Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Cuban Cuisine and Sky-High Views

$288

$ 50

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

8 - 10 min

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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

19 - 23 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$90

12 - 15 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$117

16 - 20 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Coffee Bliss and Historic Landmarks

$381

$ 33

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

14 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$108

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$117

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$99

Day 4Artistic Marvels and Statue of Liberty

$165

$ 42

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$75

14 - 17 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$54

15 - 22 min

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

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

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Free

Day 5Coffee Aromas and Majestic Skyscrapers

$498

$ 42

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

12 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$120

4 - 5 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

4 - 5 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$156

8 - 12 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 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.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$105

Day 6Delicious Deli Fare and Coastal Escapes

$381

$ 50

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

55 - 66 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$135

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$60

13 - 16 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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$99

34 - 41 min

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$54

Day 7Italian Delights and Iconic Bridges

$390

$ 50

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

9 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$105

46 - 56 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$78

41 - 50 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$51

12 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

25 - 30 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$99

Day 8Artistic Treasures and Sporting Legends

$438

$ 33

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

14 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

12 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

14 - 17 min

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At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$54

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$90

29 - 35 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$99

Day 9Culinary Delights and Wildlife Wonders

$285

$ 42

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$84

49 - 59 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$102

28 - 34 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Bakery Delights and Artistic Gems

$183

$ 33

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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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$39

6 - 8 min

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