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NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Thrills

Rawad Hayek

5 Jan 2024

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Embark on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the energy of the Big Apple. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement, culture, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Soaring Heights and Culinary Delights

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$49

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$ 6

One World Trade Center

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$39

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Remembrance and Serenity

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$33

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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 - 11:00 AM

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$33

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 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.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Lady Liberty and Urban Oasis

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$25

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$ 3

Statue of Liberty

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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$25

11 - 14 min

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Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Aviation Marvels and Skyline Spectacle

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$128

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$ 6

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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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$40

10 - 12 min

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Empire State Building

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

Day 5Bridging Boroughs and Natural Escapes

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$10

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$ 6

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

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Prospect Park

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

51 - 62 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Bright Lights and Sacred Sights

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$0

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

12 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Celebrity Encounters and Iconic Landmarks

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$117

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$ 3

Madame Tussauds New York

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

12 - 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$33

Day 8Sports Fever and Urban Oasis

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$35

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$ 3

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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$35

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Wildlife Wonders and Tranquil Gardens

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$54

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$ 3

Bronx Zoo

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 10Artistic Treasures and Modern Masterpieces

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$60

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$ 3

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

14 - 17 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $547 In total

Activities & Food:$511

Transport:$36