NYC Adventure: 6 Days of Thrills and Sights

Aydanur Altun

14 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this action-packed itinerary is a rollercoaster of excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of the Big Apple!

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Day 1Wildlife Wonders and Baseball Fever

$134

$ 11

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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$68

21 - 26 min

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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

27 - 33 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Artistic Marvels and Celebrity Encounters

$228

$ 6

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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$60

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$80

12 - 18 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$88

Day 3Parks, Memorials, and Architectural Marvels

$86

$ 11

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

44 - 53 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$66

13 - 16 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Parks, Markets, and Modern Art

$130

$ 11

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

7 - 9 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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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

13 - 20 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$70

19 - 23 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$60

Day 5Spiritual Splendor and Awe-Inspiring Views

$202

$ 11

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

4 - 6 min

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Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

19 - 23 min

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Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$72

40 - 48 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

Day 6Parks, Skyscrapers, and Brooklyn Delights

$124

$ 17

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

37 - 45 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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$104

24 - 29 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $970 In total

Activities & Food:$904

Transport:$66