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4 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Paul Proaño

16 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 4-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$231

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$ 6

Madame Tussauds New York

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$88

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$83

Day 2

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$57

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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Directions

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

11 - 16 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$33

Day 3

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$87

Central Park

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

6 - 9 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

Day 4

+

$156

·

$ 17

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$70

11 - 16 min

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Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

9 - 14 min

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The Battery

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

30 - 36 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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$50

Budget breakdown: $552 In total

Activities & Food:$530

Transport:$22