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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploration

Javier Mendoza

Javier Mendoza

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and experience the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$25

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$ 17

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$25
19 - 23 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$63

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$ 6

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
37 - 45 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$70

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$70
Day 4
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$120

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$ 11

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$58
9 - 11 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$63
Day 5
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$103

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$ 11

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$70
24 - 29 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$33

Budget breakdown: $424 In total

Activities & Food:$380
Transport:$44