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8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Maria Fernanda Pérez Lizardi

Maria Fernanda Pérez Lizardi

29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Day 1
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$0

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$ 11

Brooklyn Bridge Park
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

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$95

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$ 6

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$95
8 - 12 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$25

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$ 17

Liberty State Park
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
32 - 39 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 4
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$133

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$ 11

The High Line
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
9 - 11 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$70
23 - 28 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$63
Day 5
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$0

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$ 11

New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$ 17

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 11

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

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 6

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $341 In total

Activities & Food:$253
Transport:$88