NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Thrills and Wonders

Darren Paredes

27 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of New York City. Immerse yourself in iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and vibrant neighborhoods. Get ready for 10 days of thrilling adventures and awe-inspiring experiences in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From the Battery to the Stars

$10

$ 11

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Bright Lights and Artistic Delights

$63

$ 9

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$33

18 - 22 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Soaring Heights and Historic Sights

$75

$ 11

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$39

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

Day 4Liberty, Remembrance, and Urban Oasis

$58

$ 14

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$33

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Architectural Marvels and Skyline Views

$127

$ 11

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$52

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$40

15 - 18 min

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

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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$35

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Gems

$85

$ 14

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$35

29 - 35 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 7History, Sports, and Wildlife

$115

$ 20

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

26 - 32 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$33

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

35 - 42 min

Directions

Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.

No time set

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$20

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

No time set

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

No time set

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Free

Day 8Serenity in the Heart of the City

$30

$ 9

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Delicacies, Bridges, and Natural Beauty

$51

$ 14

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

Directions

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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$33

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 10Thrills, Nature, and Global Diplomacy

$81

$ 14

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

38 - 46 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

43 - 52 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

16 - 20 min

Directions

Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

No time set

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $819 In total

Activities & Food:$695

Transport:$124