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New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Albert Nunez

27 Sep 2023

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Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building to hidden gems like Madison Square Park and Flushing Meadows Corona Park, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$95

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$ 6

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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$95

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Madison Square Park

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$63

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$ 11

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Vessel

Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 3

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$0

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$ 11

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

The High Line

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$95

·

$ 6

Empire State Building

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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$95

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$168

·

$ 11

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

9 - 11 min

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Directions

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$98

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Wollman Rink

This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

+

$63

·

$ 6

Statue of Liberty

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

41 - 50 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

+

$0

·

$ 6

Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

+

$0

Yankee Stadium

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $538 In total

Activities & Food:$483

Transport:$55