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A 10-Day Adventure in New York City

Aaron Gonzalez

Aaron Gonzalez

9 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 10 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, lush parks, world-class museums, and more!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$94

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$ 28

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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$94
24 - 29 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
20 - 24 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$100

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$ 14

Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$100
40 - 48 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$238

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$ 14

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$238
9 - 14 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$219

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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$219
Day 5
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$0

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$ 14

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
11 - 14 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 - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$157

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$ 14

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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$156
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$257

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$ 14

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$175
51 - 62 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$81
Day 8
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$394

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$ 14

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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$156
10 - 12 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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$238
Day 9
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$388

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$175
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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$213
Day 10
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$157

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$ 14

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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$156
8 - 10 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2124 In total

Activities & Food:$2000
Transport:$124