8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Lola

27 Sep 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the city's diverse culinary scene. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$50

$ 11

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

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 2

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$125

$ 11

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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$125

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$125

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$125

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

Day 6

$190

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$190

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$140

$ 22

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

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$140

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$ 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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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $729 In total

Activities & Food:$630

Transport:$99