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NYC Adventure: 6 Days of Thrills and Sights

Thien T

7 Dec 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this action-packed itinerary will immerse you in the heart of the Big Apple. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement, culture, and delicious eats!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Pastries to Sports - A Taste of NYC

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$99

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$ 6

Fabrique

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

The High Line

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

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

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$35

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$33

11 - 14 min

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Directions

The Edge Harlem

Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Art, Nature, and Pickles - A Perfect Blend

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$94

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$ 3

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

14 - 21 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

18 - 22 min

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Directions

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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$30

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Coffee, Cathedrals, and Sky-High Views

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$147

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$ 3

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$7

13 - 20 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$36

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Empanadas, Wildlife, and the Bright Lights

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$59

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$ 9

Empanadas Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

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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$34

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Brunch, Parks, and Landmarks Galore

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$82

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$ 11

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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The Battery

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Katz's Delicatessen

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Empire State Building

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$52

4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$20

Day 6Coffee, Parks, and Historic Landmarks

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$93

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$ 11

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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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.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

48 - 58 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que

Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $616 In total

Activities & Food:$574

Transport:$42