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6 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Stuardo De LeOn

Stuardo De LeOn

14 Nov 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 6 action-packed days. Explore iconic landmarks, visit world-class museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$108

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$ 11

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
10 - 12 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$88
4 - 6 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$130

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$ 11

Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$70
19 - 23 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
15 - 18 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 3
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$132

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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
Free
17 - 21 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$72
17 - 21 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
22 - 27 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.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$60
Day 4
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$66

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$ 22

Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
28 - 34 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$66
9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Day 5
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$254

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$ 17

Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
51 - 62 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$50
44 - 53 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$104
15 - 18 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$80
Day 6
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$214

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$ 17

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$80
30 - 36 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$66
18 - 22 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$68
26 - 32 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $998 In total

Activities & Food:$904
Transport:$94