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The Ultimate 8-Day New York Adventure

karla ruvalcaba

karla ruvalcaba

11 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and hidden gems that will leave you in awe. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$756

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$ 121

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$40
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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$176
4 - 6 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$60
6 - 8 min

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Pisticci
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$112
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
48 - 58 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
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$140
35 - 42 min

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El Museo del Barrio
Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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$36
11 - 14 min

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Loeb Boathouse
American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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The Frick Collection
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
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$60
12 - 15 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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$132
10 - 15 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$1096

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$ 77

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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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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$208
10 - 12 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$160
14 - 17 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.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$120
9 - 14 min

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The Jewish Museum
Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$72
17 - 21 min

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The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$140
17 - 21 min

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 PM - 1:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
2:00 AM - 5:00 AM
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$112
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.
5:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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$144
12 - 15 min

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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
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$140
Day 3
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$968

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$ 77

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Rubin Museum of Art
Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$76
12 - 18 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$120
12 - 17 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$80
11 - 14 min

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San Matteo Pizza Espresso Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
12 - 17 min

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Neue Galerie New York
Refined museum dedicated to German & Austrian art & design with a focus on the early 20th century.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$100
3 - 4 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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$120
3 - 4 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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$60
25 - 30 min

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Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
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$40
23 - 28 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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New-York Historical Society
West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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$96
8 - 10 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$164
Day 4
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$1008

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$ 143

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$120
6 - 9 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
14 - 17 min

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Museum of Arts and Design
Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$72
13 - 16 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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$68
13 - 16 min

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The Met Cloisters
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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$120
24 - 29 min

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Xochimilco Family Restaurant
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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$108
12 - 15 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:15 PM - 10:15 PM
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$132
14 - 17 min

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The Studio Museum in Harlem
Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.
10:45 PM - 12:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Museum of the City of New York
Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.
1:15 AM - 3:15 AM
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$80
32 - 39 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
3:45 AM - 6:45 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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$148
6 - 8 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$160
Day 5
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$584

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$ 110

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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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
18 - 22 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.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
33 - 40 min

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The Green-Wood Cemetery
Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Tenement Museum
1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$120
17 - 21 min

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Aki Sushi
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$104
9 - 14 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$104
9 - 14 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
12:00 AM - 1:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Kids' museum featuring a range of hands-on, educational & entertaining exhibits & activities.
5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
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$68
11 - 14 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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$80
12 - 15 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Morgan Library & Museum
Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$88
Day 6
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$924

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$ 110

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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New York Transit Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$72
27 - 33 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$112
8 - 12 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$132
9 - 11 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
8 - 10 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$180
37 - 45 min

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Liberty Science Center
4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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$124
10 - 12 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$156
14 - 17 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$792

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$ 99

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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New Museum
Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$88
7 - 10 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
25 - 38 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$40
38 - 46 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$144
15 - 18 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$100
4 - 5 min

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Ellis Island
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Fraunces Tavern
Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
3:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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$132
4 - 5 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$156
11 - 14 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$132
Day 8
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$664

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$ 99

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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The Noguchi Museum
Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$48
32 - 39 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$136
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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Queens Museum
Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$76
17 - 21 min

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Il Bambino
We took the panini tradition from the old country, worked hard at making it better using local produce and carefully baked breads. We saw our customers smile… the Panino Americano was born.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$124
9 - 14 min

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Museum of the Moving Image
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$80
10 - 12 min

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MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM
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$40
41 - 50 min

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Brooklyn Children's Museum
Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits.
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
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$60
9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
5:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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$80
28 - 34 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $7628 In total

Activities & Food:$6792
Transport:$836