NYC Adventure: 9 Days of Thrills and Sights

Javier Andres Gonzalez Mari�o

15 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind adventure, immersing you in the city's rich history and diverse culture. Get ready to be amazed!

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Day 1Deli Delights and Skyline Strolls

$234

$ 66

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$234

Day 2Reflecting on Resilience and Nature's Serenity

$258

$ 50

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$198

26 - 32 min

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Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

Day 3Exploring Historic Landmarks and Culinary Delights

$150

$ 66

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$150

31 - 38 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Parks, Sports, and Urban Oasis

$198

$ 66

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$198

23 - 28 min

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

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Artistic Masterpieces and Wildlife Wonders

$384

$ 50

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$180

50 - 60 min

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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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$204

Day 6Celebrity Encounters and Breathtaking Views

$714

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$264

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$210

16 - 20 min

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Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$240

Day 7Bright Lights and Iconic Heights

$312

$ 33

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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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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$312

Day 8Modern Art, Skyscrapers, and Urban Retreats

$480

$ 50

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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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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$180

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$240

21 - 26 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$60

Day 9Spiritual Splendor and Scenic Escapes

$ 50

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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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

35 - 42 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3176 In total

Activities & Food:$2730

Transport:$446