Discover the Best of New York in 8 Days

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29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking parks in this 8-day itinerary designed for solo travelers.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$238

$ 28

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$238

10 - 15 min

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Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$288

$ 28

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$206

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$81

11 - 16 min

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Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$144

$ 28

Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$144

21 - 26 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$ 28

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

22 - 27 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

14 - 17 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$63

$ 42

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$63

Day 7

$313

$ 42

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$156

2 - 3 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$156

Day 8

$ 28

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

29 - 35 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1278 In total

Activities & Food:$1044

Transport:$234