8 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Albany Mendoza

11 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the ultimate urban adventure.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers, Cathedrals, and Baseball

$182

$ 17

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$80

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

Directions

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$66

11 - 14 min

Directions

Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

27 - 33 min

Directions

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Art, Nature, and Pickles

$84

$ 11

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Culture, Views, and Sushi

$164

$ 11

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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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$60

23 - 28 min

Directions

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$80

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

Day 4Markets, Parks, and Pizza

$56

$ 22

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

8 - 12 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Lady Liberty, Memorials, and Pastries

$164

$ 17

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

Day 6Museums, Parks, and Gastronomy

$112

$ 22

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$72

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Day 7Sports, Bridges, and Skyline

$208

$ 22

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$104

4 - 5 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

Day 8Serenity and Culinary Delights

$56

$ 11

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

Directions

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

11 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $1158 In total

Activities & Food:$1026

Transport:$132