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6 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

SEBASTIAN GUTIERREZ

SEBASTIAN GUTIERREZ

4 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, visit world-class museums, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$0

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$ 22

651 Union St

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$58

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$ 17

651 Union St

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
25 - 30 min

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$58
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$63

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$ 17

651 Union St

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
9 - 11 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$140

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$ 22

651 Union St

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$140
5th Ave
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$173

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$ 22

651 Union St

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Soho Grand Hotel
Chic rooms & suites in a refined hotel with a sophisticated restaurant & a stylish bar.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$103
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$70
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$25

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$ 22

651 Union St

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 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
Free
22 - 27 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$25
Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $579 In total

Activities & Food:$458
Transport:$121