New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploration

Andres Santiago

7 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1

$152

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

10 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$20

21 - 26 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

18 - 27 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$250

$ 17

Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$56

50 - 60 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

10 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$66

12 - 15 min

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Fresh ingredients, wood fired oven imported from Napoli, and authentic flavors: this is what pizza is for us. Simple and Delicious. Benvenuto!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$188

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

41 - 50 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

38 - 46 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$132

$ 11

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

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

18 - 22 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$156

$ 6

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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$68

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$48

4 - 5 min

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Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $944 In total

Activities & Food:$878

Transport:$66