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

Claudia Salas

Claudia Salas

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking views. Get ready to be captivated by the vibrant energy of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$58

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$ 6

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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$58
14 - 17 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 11

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 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
26 - 32 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$190

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$ 6

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$95
7 - 9 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$95
10 - 15 min

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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
Day 4
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$198

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$ 17

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$103
4 - 5 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$70
11 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:30 PM - 4:30 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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$160

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$ 17

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
35 - 42 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
19 - 23 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$98
27 - 33 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $660 In total

Activities & Food:$605
Transport:$55