New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

Andres Angulo

3 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in cultural hotspots, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$20

$ 22

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

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 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

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

Day 2

$222

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$78

3 - 4 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$78

3 - 4 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$66

8 - 12 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$116

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 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.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$66

26 - 32 min

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

3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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$50

Day 4

$126

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$108

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$52

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$56

Day 6

$120

$ 6

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

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

10 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$80

10 - 15 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$184

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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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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$80

10 - 15 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 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.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$104

Day 8

$30

$ 17

Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

32 - 39 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 38 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $1009 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$83