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New York Adventure: 6 Days of Exploration

pamela genao

pamela genao

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in cultural hotspots, and experience the energy of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$95

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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 - 10:00 AM
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$70
11 - 14 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$85

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$ 17

Liberty State Park
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
24 - 29 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$85
10 - 12 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 22

Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 6

Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 17

New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
40 - 59 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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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 - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 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
4 - 5 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
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $252 In total

Activities & Food:$180
Transport:$72