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8 Days in New York: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

Luisanna Guerrero

27 Sep 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the rich culture, and indulge in the city's diverse culinary scene. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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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

25 - 30 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Prospect Park

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$365

Madame Tussauds New York

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$175

4 - 6 min

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Directions

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

8 - 11 min

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Directions

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

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.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$190

Day 3

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$310

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$ 22

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

11 - 14 min

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Directions

One World Trade Center

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$170

3 - 4 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$140

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$0

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$ 33

Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Directions

The Battery

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$240

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$ 22

Statue of Liberty

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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$125

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Vessel

Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$65

Day 6

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$0

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$ 11

Yankee Stadium

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 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.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$315

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$ 11

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$125

5 - 8 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$190

4 - 6 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

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$140

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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$140

Budget breakdown: $1480 In total

Activities & Food:$1370

Transport:$110