NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Thrills

José Acevedo

19 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Marvels - Empire State Building & Top of The Rock

$184

$ 11

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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$104

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

10 - 15 min

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

No time set

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Free

47 - 57 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Bright Lights & Urban Oasis - Times Square & The High Line

$70

$ 17

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

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

No time set

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$70

35 - 42 min

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

No time set

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Foodie's Paradise - Chelsea Market & Intrepid Museum

$72

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

19 - 23 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

No time set

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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.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Artistic Wonders - Rockefeller Center & MoMA

$140

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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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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$60

Day 5Sports, Spirituality & Savory Delights - Yankee Stadium, St. Patrick's Cathedral & Katz's Delicatessen

$2256

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

33 - 40 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

No time set

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

No time set

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$2190

Day 6Nature's Retreat - Central Park & Brooklyn Bridge

$ 6

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

36 - 44 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Cultural Extravaganza - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

$60

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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$60

Day 8Remembrance & Iconic Statue - 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Statue of Liberty

$152

$ 11

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

22 - 27 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

49 - 59 min

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Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.

No time set

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$36

Budget breakdown: $3017 In total

Activities & Food:$2934

Transport:$83