8 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Elli B.

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cultural heart of New York City. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene, pay homage to history, and marvel at world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Wonders of Nature and History

$100

$ 17

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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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

20 - 24 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

Day 2Unleashing Creativity and Immersing in Culture

$150

$ 22

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

29 - 35 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

25 - 30 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$88

Day 3Honoring the Past and Embracing Resilience

$104

$ 11

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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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

16 - 20 min

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Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Discovering American Art through Time

$120

$ 17

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

Day 5Unveiling the Soul of the City

$50

$ 22

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

15 - 18 min

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Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 6Designing the Future and Surrendering to Art

$90

$ 11

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Day 7Unraveling the Stories of the City

$114

$ 22

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

12 - 15 min

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Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Journeying through Time and Modernity

$80

$ 17

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $946 In total

Activities & Food:$808

Transport:$138