8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

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31 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$69

$ 25

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 2

$255

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$99

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$99

3 - 4 min

Directions

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is a nonprofit bookstore, cafe, and event space. All proceeds from every show you attend and everything you buy, down to a record and a PBR, go directly to our mission of fighting AIDS and homelessness.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 3

$177

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$105

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4

$288

$ 33

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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$132

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$90

14 - 17 min

Directions

Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$27

15 - 18 min

Directions

Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 5

$231

$ 17

Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

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$51

4 - 5 min

Directions

Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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$120

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 6

$162

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

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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$90

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 7

$81

$ 9

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

8 - 11 min

Directions

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$51

Day 8

$261

$ 9

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$135

32 - 39 min

Directions

Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$66

Budget breakdown: $1648 In total

Activities & Food:$1524

Transport:$124