5 Days in New York: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Pailin Sajjanit

15 Nov 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 5 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1

$151

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

8 - 12 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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$33

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$35

9 - 14 min

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Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$28

Day 2

$196

$ 3

Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$40

2 - 3 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$40

24 - 29 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$35

2 - 3 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$149

$ 14

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

15 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

34 - 41 min

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

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$33

10 - 12 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$28

Day 4

$166

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$29

4 - 5 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$52

3 - 4 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5

$144

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

34 - 41 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$29

11 - 16 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

7 - 9 min

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9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $845 In total

Activities & Food:$806

Transport:$39