🗽 NYC Adventure

Sri Charan

28 Dec 2023

Join me on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of Central Park, The Met, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and much more!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity in Central Park

$ 6

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

56 - 68 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 2Artistic Marvels at The Met

$30

$ 6

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

56 - 68 min

Directions

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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$30

Day 3Divine Beauty at St. Patrick's Cathedral & Modern Art at MoMA

$30

$ 6

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

Directions

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

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 4Exploring The Battery & Conquering Brooklyn Bridge

$ 9

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 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

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Paying Tribute at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

$33

$ 6

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

Day 6Statue of Liberty & Elevated Wonders of The High Line

$25

$ 9

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

38 - 46 min

Directions

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 7Unleashing the Sports Fan at Madison Square Garden

$35

$ 6

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

Day 8Bright Lights & Bustling Energy of Times Square

$ 6

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

Directions

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

Day 9Gazing at the Skyline from Empire State Building & Rockefeller Center

$92

$ 9

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

Directions

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$52

20 - 24 min

Directions

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

Day 10Breathtaking Views at Top of The Rock & Epic Adventures at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

$76

$ 9

Donna. Ford

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

Directions

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

20 - 24 min

Directions

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $387 In total

Activities & Food:$321

Transport:$66