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10 Days in New York: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Stephen Timmy

15 Oct 2023

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Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with this 10-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and beautiful parks. Immerse yourself in the art, history, and diversity of the Big Apple.

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Day 1

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$32

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$ 6

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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The Plaza

Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 2

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$17

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$ 6

Central Park Zoo

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$16

8 - 10 min

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Times Square

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Washington Square Park

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$60

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$ 3

The Museum of Modern Art

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

16 - 20 min

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American Museum of Natural History

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$29

Day 4

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$35

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$ 6

Carnegie Hall

Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Apollo Theater

Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Bronx Zoo

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$35

Day 5

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$32

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

6 - 9 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.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$31

Day 6

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$0

Chrysler Building

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Rockefeller Center

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$54

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$ 3

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

30 - 36 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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New York Aquarium

Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$35

Day 8

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$44

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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

19 - 23 min

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Empire State Building

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$44

31 - 38 min

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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 9

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$67

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$ 6

Bryant Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 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 - 11:00 AM

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$44

10 - 12 min

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Vessel

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

41 - 50 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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$10

Day 10

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$57

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$ 6

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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$31

26 - 32 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

9 - 11 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $433 In total

Activities & Food:$394

Transport:$39