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New York Adventure: 4 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Dania Mora

11 Oct 2023

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Join me on an exciting 4-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Levain Bakery and Little Island, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$261

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$ 22

45 Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Riverside Park

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Aki Sushi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$95

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Keens Steakhouse

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$56

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$316

·

$ 11

45 Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Bluestone Lane

Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

6 - 9 min

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Directions

The Lobster Club

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$56

4 - 6 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 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.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$95

Sushi By Bou

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$307

·

$ 28

45 Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

~

Directions

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Benjamin Steakhouse

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

17 - 21 min

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Directions

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$120

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Madison Square Park

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

12 - 15 min

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Directions

The Battery

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Little Island

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Times Square

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$589

·

$ 33

45 Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

34 - 51 min

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Directions

Bread & Spread

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Helicopter New York City

Helicopter tours of Manhattan & popular New York attractions like the Statue of Liberty.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$300

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Pisillo Italian Cafe

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$58

9 - 11 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$70

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Loring Place

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Washington Square Park

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

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

45 Times Square Hotel

Stylish venue offering funky rooms, free Wi-Fi, a sauna & an indoor pool with a swim-up bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $1566 In total

Activities & Food:$1472

Transport:$94