NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Iconic Sights and Cultural Marvels

Gabriella Szunyog

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the city's rich history, and indulge in its diverse culinary scene. From soaring skyscrapers to lush parks, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Views and Artistic Wonders

$160

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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$80

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

Day 2Sports Excitement and Culinary Delights

$70

$ 6

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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$70

9 - 11 min

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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

Day 3Spiritual Splendor and Urban Oasis

$20

$ 11

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

17 - 21 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

8 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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

Day 4The Bright Lights of Times Square

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5Parks, History, and Baseball Fever

$66

$ 11

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

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$66

Day 6Reflecting on Resilience and Remembrance

$66

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

Day 7Lady Liberty and Aerospace Marvels

$122

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

50 - 60 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$72

Day 8Empire State Elevation and Artistic Treasures

$164

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Day 9Serenity in the Heart of the City

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

Day 10Parks, Museums, and Cultural Gems

$60

$ 6

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

52 - 63 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $772 In total

Activities & Food:$728

Transport:$44