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NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Iconic Sights and Hidden Gems

Lukas Mäußnest

Lukas Mäußnest

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and savor the flavors of the city that never sleeps. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Day 1Sports, Art, and Urban Marvels
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$490

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$ 42

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$175
33 - 40 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$165
31 - 38 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
$150
Day 2Nature's Oasis and Artistic Treasures
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$150

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$ 28

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 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
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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$150
Day 3Delicatessen Delights, Bridge Wanderings, and Park Escapes
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$0

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$ 69

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
45 - 54 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
34 - 41 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 4Architectural Marvels, Historical Reflections, and Natural Serenity
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$265

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$ 55

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$50
14 - 17 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$165
29 - 35 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$50
Day 5Lady Liberty, Historic Landmarks, and Sky-High Views
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$385

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$ 42

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$125
42 - 51 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$260
Day 6Iconic Skyscrapers, Artisanal Delights, and Urban Exploration
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$400

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$ 28

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 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
$200
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
$200
24 - 29 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 7Elevated Park Adventures, Bright Lights, and Spiritual Grandeur
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$0

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$ 28

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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
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 - 12:30 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 8Maritime History and Wildlife Encounters
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$350

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$ 42

Royalton New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$180
49 - 59 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$170

Budget breakdown: $2370 In total

Activities & Food:$2040
Transport:$330