NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Discovery

Octavio Saman Spera

24 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Immerse yourself in the rich history, iconic landmarks, and world-class museums that define the Big Apple. From the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty to the bustling streets of Times Square, this 10-day itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

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Day 1Unveiling the Past at Federal Hall & 9/11 Memorial

$33

$ 6

The Peninsula New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

Day 2Immersive History at Ellis Island & NYSE

$15

$ 11

The Peninsula New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 3Iconic Wonders: Statue of Liberty & Empire State Building

$77

$ 9

The Peninsula New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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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

51 - 62 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$52

Day 4Artistic Marvels: Rockefeller Center & El Museo del Barrio

$49

$ 6

The Peninsula New York

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6 - 9 min

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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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$40

20 - 24 min

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Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 5Creativity Unleashed: Museum of Arts and Design & MoMA

$48

The Peninsula New York

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11 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

10 - 15 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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$30

Day 6Harlem's Cultural Gems: Studio Museum & Guggenheim

$30

$ 9

The Peninsula New York

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25 - 30 min

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Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Artistic Diversity: Jewish Museum & Whitney Museum

$48

$ 9

The Peninsula New York

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18 - 22 min

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Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

25 - 30 min

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Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Awe-Inspiring Masterpieces at The Met

$30

$ 6

The Peninsula New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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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 9Unraveling History: NY Historical Society & AMNH

$52

$ 6

The Peninsula New York

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12 - 15 min

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West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$28

Day 10Hidden Treasures: Noguchi Museum & Brooklyn Museum

$32

$ 9

The Peninsula New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$12

40 - 48 min

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Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $480 In total

Activities & Food:$414

Transport:$66