10 Days in New York: A Journey of Discovery

Laura Veas Carrasco

22 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, visit world-class museums, savor delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$231

$ 22

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$95

24 - 29 min

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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

8 - 10 min

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Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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Kids' museum featuring a range of hands-on, educational & entertaining exhibits & activities.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$38

Day 2

$137

$ 28

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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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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$88

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$194

$ 22

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$45

3 - 4 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$63

13 - 16 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$63

Day 4

$119

$ 28

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

9 - 14 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$83

15 - 18 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$48

$ 11

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$48

9 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$95

$ 22

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$55

7 - 10 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$40

5 - 8 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.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$92

$ 33

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

37 - 45 min

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

40 - 48 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

9 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$216

$ 28

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$70

3 - 4 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$85

Day 9

$190

$ 22

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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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

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

31 - 38 min

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Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is a nonprofit bookstore, cafe, and event space. All proceeds from every show you attend and everything you buy, down to a record and a PBR, go directly to our mission of fighting AIDS and homelessness.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

3 - 4 min

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