10 Days in New York: A Journey of Discovery

John Yarce

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$212

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

Directions

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

13 - 16 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

8 - 11 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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

40 - 48 min

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Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$70

Day 2

$242

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

6 - 8 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$56

14 - 17 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$72

Day 3

$144

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

11 - 14 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

18 - 22 min

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Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

11 - 14 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$214

$ 11

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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

9 - 11 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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$60

13 - 16 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$60

Day 5

$172

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

8 - 12 min

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Located in the heart of SoHo and featuring a traditional exposed brick décor and seating for twelve, the restaurant will offer curb side pick up allowing customers to drive or bike up to the storefront and have their order brought out to them.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

2 - 3 min

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Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$44

15 - 18 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$142

$ 17

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

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

4 - 5 min

Directions

Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

18 - 27 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 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.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$20

Day 7

$178

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$66

26 - 32 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

11 - 16 min

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Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

10 - 12 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

Day 8

$186

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$70

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

27 - 33 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

15 - 22 min

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Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$50

Day 9

$294

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$104

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

6 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$80

Day 10

$72

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

10 - 12 min

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Historic colonial farmhouse with 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

13 - 20 min

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Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

30 - 36 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1988 In total

Activities & Food:$1856

Transport:$132