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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

mariano morfe

mariano morfe

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, world-class museums, beautiful parks, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$35

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$ 6

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$35
Day 2
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$63

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$ 3

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

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$31
8 - 11 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$31
Day 3
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$45

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$ 6

Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$16
8 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$29
21 - 26 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$67

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$ 3

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$35
25 - 30 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$31
Day 5
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$95

St. Patrick's Cathedral
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
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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$48
10 - 15 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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$48
Day 6
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$108

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$ 17

Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$44
7 - 9 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$51
12 - 15 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$109

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$ 6

Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$31
8 - 10 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$43
3 - 4 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$35
7 - 9 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$32

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$ 9

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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$31
8 - 10 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$54

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$ 6

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
5 - 6 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$35
Day 10
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$20

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$ 9

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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
31 - 38 min

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Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
24 - 29 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $686 In total

Activities & Food:$625
Transport:$61