8 Days in New York: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Alex Ocampo Arroyave

29 Sep 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this incredible city.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$24

$ 17

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

Directions

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$180

$ 9

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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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$143

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$38

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$87

$ 17

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$86

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$ 33

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

20 - 24 min

Directions

Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 5

$94

$ 17

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$94

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$ 17

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 7

$105

$ 25

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$105

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 8

$ 17

Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Casual, modern rooms in a high-rise lodging offering a homey restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $638 In total

Activities & Food:$489

Transport:$149