New York Adventure: 9 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Marian Feliz

8 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building to cultural gems like the Museum of Ice Cream and El Museo del Barrio, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy and diversity of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$78

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$78

Day 2

$170

$ 6

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$66

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$104

Day 3

$98

$ 11

Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$18

21 - 26 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

8 - 10 min

Directions

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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$80

Day 4

$136

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$80

Day 5

$10

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

66 - 80 min

Directions

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

$68

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$68

58 - 70 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

59 - 71 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$86

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

26 - 32 min

Directions

Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

Directions

Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

Day 9

$66

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

Budget breakdown: $767 In total

Activities & Food:$712

Transport:$55