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8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Victoria Araújo

Victoria Araújo

27 Sep 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like the Flatiron Building and Chelsea Market, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$95

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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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$95
9 - 14 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$63

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$ 6

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
9 - 14 min

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Times Square
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
17 - 21 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$63
Day 3
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$58

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$ 6

American Museum of Natural History
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
14 - 17 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
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$63

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$ 6

The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
13 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$158

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$ 6

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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$63
10 - 12 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
4 - 6 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
Day 6
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$25

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$ 11

Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Chelsea Market
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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Little Island
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 7
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$173

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$ 6

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$103
4 - 5 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
12 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$63

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$ 6

Manhattan Bridge
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
23 - 28 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $739 In total

Activities & Food:$695
Transport:$44