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Manhattan Marvels: A 4-Day Adventure in the Big Apple

María Fernanda Arroyo Salas

María Fernanda Arroyo Salas

11 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the iconic streets of Manhattan. Explore famous landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of New York City.

Trip to Manhattan

Day 1
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$165

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$ 28

The Westin New York Grand Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Zuccotti Park
Popular with lunchtime crowds, this tree-shaded park has many seating options & two sculptures.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$103
The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$200

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$ 22

The Westin New York Grand Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Wall Street Plaza
1970s office tower with a glass & white aluminum facade & a stainless steel sculpture by Yu Yu Yang.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Bar Staten Island Ferry Terminal
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$40
14 - 17 min

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Peak Restaurant & Bar
Sleek restaurant & cocktail lounge featuring contemporary American cuisine & panoramic city views.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$120
M Social Hotel Times Square New York
Sleek rooms, some with Times Square views, in a relaxed hotel featuring a lively bar/restaurant.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$63

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$ 17

The Westin New York Grand Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Restrooms Bethesda Terrace
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Bethesda Fountain
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Oak Bridge
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Shakespeare Garden
Four-acre garden resembling an English countryside with flowers & plants from Shakespeare's works.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 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 - 6:00 PM
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$63
4 - 5 min

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Summerhouse at the Dene
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Billy Johnson Playground
Landscaped area with rustic trails, a miniature stone bridge, a splash pool & a 45-ft granite slide.
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Delacorte Clock
Novelty clock circled by bronze animal musicians playing nursery rhymes on the hour from 8am to 6pm.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$280

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$ 33

The Westin New York Grand Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Harry Potter Exhibition
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$240
12 - 17 min

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Dipway Arch
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Strawberry Fields
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Columbia University Visitors Center
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Mall and Literary Walk
Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Gapstow Bridge
Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Roosevelt Island Tramway
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$40
The Westin New York Grand Central
Understated rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering a trendy New American eatery & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $807 In total

Activities & Food:$708
Transport:$99