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9 Days in the Big Apple!

Diana Quintanilla

Diana Quintanilla

22 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of New York City. Get ready for breathtaking views, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

Day 1Market Magic and Cathedral Splendor
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$56

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$ 6

Chelsea Market
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
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
19 - 23 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Discovering History and Indulging in Goodies
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$166

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$ 6

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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
13 - 16 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$70
8 - 11 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Day 3Parks, Bridges, and Delicious Delicacies
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$24

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$ 17

Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 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
16 - 20 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Loring Place
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Commemorating Heroes and Soaring Heights
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$182

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$ 6

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
26 - 32 min

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Top of The Rock
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
10 - 15 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
Day 5Lady Liberty, Park Strolls, and Tasty Treats
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$98

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$ 11

Statue of Liberty
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
72 - 87 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Empanadas Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Day 6Skyline Views and Tacos Galore
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$144

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$ 6

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$104
12 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
Day 7Sports, Wildlife, and Italian Delights
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$168

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$ 11

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$66
20 - 24 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$68
12 - 15 min

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Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
Day 8Central Park Serenity and Artistic Wonders
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$96

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$ 6

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$60
8 - 11 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
Day 9Cultural Treasures and Heavenly Baked Goods
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$102

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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
8 - 11 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42

Budget breakdown: $1102 In total

Activities & Food:$1036
Transport:$66