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NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Iconic Sights

Zyad Halawa

Zyad Halawa

2 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Immerse yourself in the bustling energy as you visit iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and breathtaking parks. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Day 1Awe-inspiring Heights and Urban Oasis
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$104

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$104
Day 2Celebrity Encounters and Panoramic Views
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$168

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
$88
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
$80
Day 3Neon Lights and Elevated Greenery
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$0

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$ 6

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 4Foodie Paradise and Military Marvels
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$72

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$ 6

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$72
Day 5Artistic Marvels and Iconic Plaza
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$140

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$80
6 - 9 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$60
Day 6Bridging Boroughs and Waterfront Serenity
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$0

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$ 6

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 7Reflecting on History and Artistic Elegance
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$96

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$ 6

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$66
28 - 34 min

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The Frick Collection
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$30
Day 8Lady Liberty and Sacred Grandeur
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$50

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$ 6

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
55 - 66 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 9Spiraling Artistry and Cultural Gems
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$60

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$60
Day 10Nature's Retreat and Artistic Treasures
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$60

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$60

Budget breakdown: $778 In total

Activities & Food:$750
Transport:$28