New York City Summer Trip Proposal & Budget Plan
Explore a comprehensive NYC travel itinerary, featuring a detailed budget, safety plan, and key attractions like MoMA and Little Island.
NYC, Let's Go.
A summer trip proposal — July 28, one week
Presented by Sam & Alex
The
Plan
July 28 — California wraps up
Fly to NYC together
(one from CA, one from TX — meet in the middle)
One week in New York City
Fly home
Why NYC?
We're already in the US after California
We both love it and there's many things to do there
Safe, walkable, and easy to navigate
Something for everyone — food, culture, art, energy
MoMA
Free hands-on teen studio art session. World-class art, no cost.
Museum of the City of New York
Interactive NYC history tour. Great way to actually understand the city we're in.
Little Island Park
Free arts workshops on a stunning park built over the Hudson River.
The Budget
Estimated costs per person (1 week)
Flights
Round trip
~$650 – $800
Accommodation
Hotel/Airbnb split (~$100–$200/night)
~$700 – $1,400
Food
~$50/day
~$350
MetroCard
Subway pass for the week
~$34
Activities
MoMA teen session, Little Island, Museum of NYC
free
Souvenirs & extras
Total per person
~$2,000 – $2,600
Many activities are free or low-cost. Hotel and other costs can be split between families.
We've Got It Covered
Safety
NYC is one of the most visited cities in the world
We stay in well-reviewed, central neighborhoods (Midtown or Brooklyn)
Always together — two of us, never alone
Location sharing with parents at all times
Emergency contacts established before we go
Responsibility
We're 18 — legal adults
We've both traveled before
We'll plan ahead: know the subway, have a check-in schedule
Budget tracked in a shared app
"We're not asking to disappear — we're asking to explore."
Let's make it happen.
July 28 → August 4, New York City
We'll handle the details. You just say yes.
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