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NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Iconic Sights and Cultural Delights

SHAMEEM SHAH

SHAMEEM SHAH

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover world-famous landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and experience the energy of the Big Apple. Join me as I explore the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, and more!

Trip to New York

Day 1Unveiling Lady Liberty's Majesty
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$25

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
42 - 51 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Reaching New Heights at the Empire State
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$52

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$52
14 - 17 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
No time set
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Strolling the Elevated Oasis of The High Line and Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge
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$0

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$ 11

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

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
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Discovering the Artistic Hub of Rockefeller Center
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$68

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

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
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$40
13 - 16 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
No time set
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$28
Day 5Ascending to Spectacular Views from the Top of The Rock
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$40

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
No time set
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Free
Day 6Immersing in Art and History at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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$30

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Experiencing the Buzz of NYC's Neighborhoods
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$33

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$ 11

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
No time set
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$33
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
No time set
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
No time set
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Free
Day 8Embracing Nature's Serenity in Central Park
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$20

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Central Park
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
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Museum of the Moving Image
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
No time set
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$20
Day 9Getting Lost in the Neon Wonderland of Times Square
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$25

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Times Square
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
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Neue Galerie New York
Refined museum dedicated to German & Austrian art & design with a focus on the early 20th century.
No time set
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$25
Day 10Paying Tribute at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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$33

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$ 6

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$33

Budget breakdown: $412 In total

Activities & Food:$326
Transport:$86