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NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills

David Hernández

David Hernández

30 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in world-class museums, and soak up the electric atmosphere of the Big Apple. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with awe-inspiring sights and unforgettable experiences.

Day 1Bridging the Gap and Paying Tribute
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$99

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$ 33

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$99
23 - 28 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
No time set
Free
8 - 11 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
No time set
Free
Day 2Elevated Wonders and Lady Liberty
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$75

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$ 25

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
32 - 39 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$75
42 - 51 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 3Celebrity Encounters and Sky-High Views
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$372

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$ 17

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$132
12 - 18 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$120
2 - 3 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$120
Day 4Artistic Gems and Spiritual Splendor
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$135

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$ 33

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$90
8 - 10 min

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The Frick Collection
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$45
10 - 12 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
Free
Day 5Modern Masterpieces and Serene Oasis
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$90

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$ 25

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$90
18 - 22 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 6Artistic Treasures and Iconic Heights
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$246

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$ 17

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$90
17 - 21 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
$156
Day 7Natural Wonders and American Art
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$174

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$ 25

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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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
$84
21 - 26 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$90
Day 8A Journey Through Sea, Air & Space
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$108

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$ 17

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$108

Budget breakdown: $1489 In total

Activities & Food:$1299
Transport:$190