New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Crisa Adrià

9 Oct 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$128

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Savour remarkable Thai cooking in an old-world setting.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2

$126

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3

$190

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$70

25 - 30 min

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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

11 - 16 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$64

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

$175

$ 11

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

35 - 42 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

28 - 34 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

7 - 10 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

$180

$ 11

Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$70

7 - 10 min

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Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6

$164

$ 6

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

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

2 - 3 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$52

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7

$155

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8

$197

$ 6

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

41 - 50 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

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

10 - 15 min

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As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $1391 In total

Activities & Food:$1314

Transport:$77