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8 Days in the Concrete Jungle: A New York Adventure

Julia GI

Julia GI

16 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks like the One World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge, and Empire State Building. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of neighborhoods like Chelsea and Greenwich Village. Explore the lush green oasis of Central Park and be captivated by the breathtaking views from the top of Rockefeller Center. Get ready for an exhilarating experience in the city that never sleeps!

Day 1
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$85

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$ 22

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$85
8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$25

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$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
8 - 12 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 22

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
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
Free
24 - 35 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$25

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$ 22

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$88

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$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$88
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 22

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 17

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen
Laid-back quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness center & a free hot breakfast buffet.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $361 In total

Activities & Food:$223
Transport:$138