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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

beiva Castro Velasquez

beiva Castro Velasquez

2 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 5-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 Riverside Park and Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy and diversity of the Big Apple!

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Viator

Day 1
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$52

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$ 28

Hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Absolute Bagels
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$54

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$ 11

Hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$292

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$ 17

Hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$104
10 - 15 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
15 - 18 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$80
4 - 6 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
No time set
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Free
Day 4
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$146

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$ 22

Hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$66
12 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
Day 5
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$174

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$ 55

Hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Intelligentsia Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
52 - 63 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$48
10 - 12 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$56
28 - 34 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
No time set
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Ellis Island
No time set
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Free
36 - 44 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $850 In total

Activities & Food:$718
Transport:$132