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NYC Adventure: 9 Days of Thrills and Sights

Loreta

Loreta

29 Dec 2023

Embark on an epic journey through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this action-packed itinerary will leave you breathless. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Day 1Majestic Cathedrals, Mouthwatering Delicacies, and Iconic Bridges
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$0

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
28 - 34 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 2Paying Tribute to History and Savoring Culinary Delights
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$66

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$66
10 - 12 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Day 3Exploring Parks, Strolling Elevated Gardens, and Embracing Sports
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$66

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$ 22

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
34 - 41 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$66
Day 4Lady Liberty's Grace and the Empire State's Sky-High Views
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$154

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
51 - 62 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$104
Day 5Bright Lights, Big City: The Heartbeat of Times Square
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$0

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 6Discovering the Wonders of Sea, Air, and Space
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$152

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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
$72
9 - 11 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
$80
Day 7Art, Skating, and Rockefeller's Glittering Plaza
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$140

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$80
6 - 9 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$60
Day 8Roaming with Wildlife at the Bronx Zoo
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$68

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$68
Day 9Serenity and Nature's Bliss in Central Park
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$0

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $751 In total

Activities & Food:$646
Transport:$105