NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills and Sights

Hector Marquez

10 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in captivating history, and soak in the electric atmosphere of the Big Apple. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with awe-inspiring sights and thrilling experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bridging the Gap - Brooklyn Bridge & The Battery

$ 6

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

Directions

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Honoring Heroes - 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the Majestic Chrysler Building

$66

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

27 - 33 min

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Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Lady Liberty and Sky-High Wonders - Statue of Liberty & Empire State Building

$154

$ 6

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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$50

39 - 47 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$104

Day 4Castle in the Sky - Belvedere Castle, Space Exploration at Intrepid, and Strolling the High Line

$72

$ 11

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

7 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Nature's Oasis - Exploring the Enchanting Central Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 6Timeless Grandeur - Grand Central Terminal & Rockefeller Center

$80

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

Day 7Cityscape Panorama - Top of The Rock & The Museum of Modern Art

$140

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$80

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

Day 8Artistic Splendors and Spiritual Grandeur - The Metropolitan Museum of Art & St. Patrick's Cathedral

$60

$ 6

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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$60

15 - 18 min

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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

Budget breakdown: $605 In total

Activities & Food:$572

Transport:$33