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Discover the Best of New York in 5 Days

Lissy Pacheco

Lissy Pacheco

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the iconic landmarks of New York City. Explore Little Island, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Bryant Park, Top of The Rock, Grand Central Terminal, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Aquarium, Statue of Liberty, and New York Hall of Science.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$0

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$ 6

Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 6

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$190

Top of The Rock
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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$95
11 - 16 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$95
Day 4
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$173

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$ 11

One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$103
9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
Day 5
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$103

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$ 6

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
62 - 75 min

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New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $493 In total

Activities & Food:$465
Transport:$28