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NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Iconic Sights and Culinary Delights

marisa galimberti

marisa galimberti

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover world-renowned landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and savor delectable cuisine. From soaring skyscrapers to iconic museums, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1Awe-Inspiring Performances and Tasty Tacos
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$224

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$ 22

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
No time set
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$80
15 - 18 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
32 - 39 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$88
4 - 6 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Bryant Park
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
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Culinary Delights
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$150

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$ 11

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$66
4 - 6 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
20 - 24 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Exploring History and Breathtaking Views
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$252

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$ 22

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$72
16 - 20 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$78
3 - 4 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$78
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Elevated Parks and Historic Landmarks
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$152

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$ 28

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
36 - 44 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$66
Day 5Sky-High Vistas and Iconic Landmarks
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$362

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$ 33

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Top of The Rock
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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$80
6 - 8 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$104
8 - 12 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
3 - 4 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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$70
14 - 17 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
No time set
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$60
6 - 9 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
No time set
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
No time set
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Free
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Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Artistic Wonders
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$244

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$ 55

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$40
13 - 16 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$60
37 - 45 min

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Tino's Delicatessen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$70
36 - 44 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
No time set
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$34
34 - 41 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
No time set
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Natural Treasures and Sporting Excitement
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$280

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$ 50

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
25 - 30 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
22 - 27 min

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Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
8 - 10 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$68
16 - 20 min

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George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
No time set
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
No time set
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
No time set
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
No time set
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$56
Day 8Architectural Splendor and Artistic Masterpieces
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$96

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$ 17

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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
19 - 23 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Deli Delights and Brooklyn's Charm
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$164

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$ 44

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
8 - 10 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$66
36 - 44 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$36
32 - 39 min

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MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
No time set
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$20
37 - 45 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
No time set
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Free
Day 10Global Diplomacy and Coastal Thrills
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$198

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$ 39

OYO Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$52
30 - 36 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
30 - 36 min

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Villabate Alba
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
15 - 18 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$90
49 - 59 min

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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
No time set
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Free
3 - 4 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
No time set
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2441 In total

Activities & Food:$2122
Transport:$319