5 Days in New York: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

Elizabeth

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day itinerary to New York City, where you'll explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. From the awe-inspiring 9/11 Memorial & Museum to the majestic Statue of Liberty, this trip promises unforgettable experiences at every turn.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$43

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

12 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$94

$ 9

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

38 - 46 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

15 - 18 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$36

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$16

Day 4

$44

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$31

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$29

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

34 - 41 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $278 In total

Activities & Food:$245

Transport:$33