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NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills and Sights

Peter Deng

15 Dec 2023

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Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the captivating energy of the Big Apple. Get ready for a whirlwind of adventure, culture, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers and Artistry

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$90

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$ 9

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

2 - 3 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

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$40

17 - 21 min

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Vessel

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Bridges and Parks

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$0

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$ 11

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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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

36 - 44 min

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Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Washington Square Park

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Remembrance and Liberty

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$58

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$ 9

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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

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$33

23 - 28 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Foodie Paradise and Bright Lights

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$0

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$ 9

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Chelsea Market

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 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

Day 5Sports Fever and Skyline Views

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$120

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$ 6

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Yankee Stadium

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$33

30 - 36 min

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Madison Square Garden

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$35

10 - 15 min

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Empire State Building

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$52

Day 6Elevated Walkways and Artistic Wonders

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$30

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$ 9

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Nature's Oasis and Historic Exhibits

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$36

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$ 9

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 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

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$36

Day 8Cultural Treasures

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$0

Pod 39

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $392 In total

Activities & Food:$334

Transport:$58