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NYC Adventure

Catalina Tipán

Catalina Tipán

10 Mar 2024

Join me on an epic journey through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 10-day itinerary will take you on a whirlwind adventure you won't forget.

Trip to New York

Day 1Remembering Heroes: 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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$132

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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$132
Day 2A Day at the Waterfront: The Battery & Statue of Liberty
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$100

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$ 22

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 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 - 12:30 PM
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$100
35 - 42 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Reaching New Heights: One World Trade Center & Liberty State Park
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$332

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$ 22

One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$156
23 - 28 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
53 - 64 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
No time set
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$176
Day 4Nature's Escape: Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge & Katz's Delicatessen
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$152

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$ 33

Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$40
23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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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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$112
Day 5Unleashing the Inner Explorer: Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Brooklyn Bridge Park
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$0

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$ 11

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
70 - 84 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Green Oasis and City Lights: Washington Square Park, Empire State Building & Radio City Music Hall
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$340

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$ 33

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$208
11 - 14 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$132
12 - 18 min

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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
27 - 33 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Bright Lights, Big City: Times Square & St. Patrick's Cathedral
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$0

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
12 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Art, Shopping, and Skyscrapers: Rockefeller Center & Central Park Zoo
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$240

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$ 11

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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$160
14 - 17 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$80
Day 9Wildlife Adventure: Bronx Zoo
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$136

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$136
Day 10Nature's Playground: Central Park & Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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$144

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$ 11

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
15 - 18 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$144

Budget breakdown: $1719 In total

Activities & Food:$1576
Transport:$143