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A Week in the Concrete Jungle: Exploring New York City

Fernando Pedroche

Fernando Pedroche

16 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$164

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$ 77

Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Pizza Masters
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
30 - 36 min

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$40
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$289

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$ 22

Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
18 - 22 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$165
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Loring Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$219

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$ 77

Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$75
9 - 11 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$48
15 - 18 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Villabate Alba
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$300

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$ 66

Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
53 - 64 min

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Prospect Park
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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Free
24 - 29 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
16 - 20 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
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.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$176
Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$176

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$ 55

Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Pisticci
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$96
39 - 47 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$80
Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$366

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$ 66

Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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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
21 - 26 min

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Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
15 - 18 min

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Tino's Delicatessen
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$80
14 - 17 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$140
Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
Luxury Apartments Greenwich Village
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1877 In total

Activities & Food:$1514
Transport:$363