NYC Adventure: 5 Days of Urban Exploration

Antonio Midence

28 Nov 2023

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the best of the Big Apple in just 5 days.

Trip to New York

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Day 1Bridging the Gap - Brooklyn Bridge & Washington Square Park

$ 9

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 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

Day 2Nature's Oasis - Prospect Park & The High Line

$10

$ 9

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

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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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$10

36 - 44 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Parks Galore - Riverside Park, Bryant Park & Madison Square Park

$ 11

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Unleash Your Inner Explorer - Central Park

$ 6

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

Day 5From History to Food - The Battery & Chelsea Market

$ 9

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $52 In total

Activities & Food:$10

Transport:$42