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5 Days in New York: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

Maria Acosta

Maria Acosta

30 Sep 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 5 action-packed days. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$1010

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$ 97

Wyndham Garden Long Island City

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Court Street Grocers
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$133
11 - 16 min

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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
11 - 14 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$341
13 - 16 min

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Fraunces Tavern
Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$252
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$88
Ci Siamo
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$196
Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$821

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$ 97

Wyndham Garden Long Island City

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$161
30 - 36 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$219
9 - 14 min

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Shake Shack
Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$196
9 - 11 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Aki Sushi
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$245
Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$646

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$ 116

Wyndham Garden Long Island City

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$147
9 - 11 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$224
7 - 9 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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El Museo del Barrio
Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$79
Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$196
Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$748

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$ 97

Wyndham Garden Long Island City

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Manhattanville Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$154
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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$203
15 - 18 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$201
5 - 8 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
The Lobster Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$189
Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$560

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$ 77

Wyndham Garden Long Island City

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Nisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$175
19 - 23 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
37 - 56 min

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Juliana's Pizza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$203
25 - 38 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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De Hot Pot
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$182
Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Wyndham Garden Long Island City
Contemporary lodging with free Wi-Fi, local shuttle, a fitness center & optional breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4265 In total

Activities & Food:$3784
Transport:$482