New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

wendy monterrosa

29 Sep 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 11

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$63

$ 6

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

45 - 54 min

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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

Day 5

$ 6

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 6

Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$58

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$58

Budget breakdown: $175 In total

Activities & Food:$120

Transport:$55