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New York Adventure: 3 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Camila Vargas

Camila Vargas

20 Oct 2023

Join me on an exciting 3-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Little Island and Washington Square Park, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, delicious food, and breathtaking sights of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$62

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$ 22

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Times Square
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
8 - 12 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
27 - 33 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Harry Potter Exhibition
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
No time set
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Free
15 - 18 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.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
No time set
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$13
15 - 18 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
No time set
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$31
Day 2
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$72

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$ 11

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$31
8 - 10 min

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Jacob's Pickles
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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The Pond at Central Park
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Umpire Rock
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Balto Statue
Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Bethesda Fountain
No time set
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
No time set
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$29
Day 3
+

$117

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$ 25

Quality Suites NYC Gateway

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
38 - 46 min

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Charging Bull Bronze Statue
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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9/11 Memorial Pools
Reflecting pools honoring those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks & 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
10 - 12 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View
Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 min

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China Town
Bare-bones takeout spot offering many familiar Chinese dishes, plus some American fare.
No time set
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Seaport District Tree
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Battery Park City Ball Fields
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Little Italy
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Soho Grand Hotel
Chic rooms & suites in a refined hotel with a sophisticated restaurant & a stylish bar.
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
No time set
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$49
28 - 34 min

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Ellis Island
No time set
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$31

Budget breakdown: $309 In total

Activities & Food:$251
Transport:$58