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8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

katherine vargas

29 Sep 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Katz's Delicatessen and Bryant Park, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the city that never sleeps!

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Day 1

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$0

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$ 17

Katz's Delicatessen

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Prospect Park

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$0

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$ 17

Radio City Music Hall

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Rockefeller Center

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$285

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$ 50

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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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Top of The Rock

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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$285

11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Manhattan Bridge

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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The Battery

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$285

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$ 33

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$210

9 - 11 min

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Chelsea Market

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Vessel

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$75

Day 5

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$188

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$ 17

The High Line

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

25 - 30 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$188

Day 6

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$248

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$ 17

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$248

9 - 11 min

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Bryant Park

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Grand Central Terminal

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$0

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$ 33

Times Square

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Bethesda Terrace

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

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$210

Bronx Zoo

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$210

Budget breakdown: $1397 In total

Activities & Food:$1215

Transport:$182