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7 Days in the Big Apple

Rima Gouasmia

Rima Gouasmia

8 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1Unveiling History at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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$33

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$ 3

9/11 Memorial & Museum
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
11 - 14 min

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The High Line
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
Day 2Strolling Through Parks and Crossing Bridges
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$0

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$ 6

The Battery
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
15 - 18 min

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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
19 - 23 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
Day 3Sailing to Liberty and Exploring the Skies
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$61

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$ 3

Statue of Liberty
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
50 - 60 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Cheering at Yankee Stadium and Relaxing in Central Park
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$33

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$ 6

Yankee Stadium
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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$33
23 - 28 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Immersing in Art and Soaring to New Heights
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$70

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$ 3

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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
13 - 16 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$40
Day 6Lights, Camera, Action in Times Square
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$0

Times Square
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 7Reaching New Heights at the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center
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$92

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$ 3

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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$52
22 - 27 min

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Rockefeller Center
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

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$289
Transport:$22