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5 Days in the Big Apple: Exploring the Best of New York City

Pochy Valdes

1 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Rockefeller Center and Times Square to the tranquil beauty of Central Park and The High Line, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Discover the history of 9/11 at the memorial, marvel at the architectural wonders of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and soak in the breathtaking views from the Empire State Building. Get ready for an unforgettable journey in the city that never sleeps!

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Day 1

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$106

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$ 11

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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$106

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

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$0

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$ 11

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal

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

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building

Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Times Square

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

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$70

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$ 17

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$70

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$63

·

$ 17

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

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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$63

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 5

+

$120

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$ 11

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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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$95

8 - 12 min

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Directions

The High Line

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Vessel

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Club Quarters Hotel Times Square, New York

Midtown hotel offering free snacks, wine hours & loaner iPads, plus a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $425 In total

Activities & Food:$359

Transport:$66