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10 Days in the Big Apple 🍎

Nicole Reyes

Nicole Reyes

5 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Get ready for breathtaking views, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable experiences!

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Sushi Delights
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$381

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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The Rainbow Room
Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$57
3 - 4 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$120
2 - 3 min

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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
$120
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$84
Day 2Matcha Madness and Deli Delights
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$309

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$ 25

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Matchaful
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$69
5 - 8 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
11 - 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
$105
23 - 28 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$105
Day 3Tapas, Times Square, and Sushi Sensations
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$147

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$ 9

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$63
7 - 10 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$84
Day 4Korean Fusion, Art Marvels, and French Flair
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$393

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$ 17

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$66
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
$156
17 - 21 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
$90
4 - 5 min

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Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$81
Day 5Brunch Bliss, Park Strolls, and Taco Heaven
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$153

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$ 33

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Cookshop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$75
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
Free
35 - 42 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
30 - 36 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$78
Day 6Breakfast Delights, Lady Liberty, and Pizza Perfection
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$210

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$ 33

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$54
13 - 16 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$75
27 - 33 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Juliana's Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$81
Day 7Bakery Bliss, Military Marvels, and Cathedral Serenity
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$378

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$ 25

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Sullivan Street Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$63
6 - 9 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$108
23 - 28 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$99
33 - 40 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Lobster Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$108
Day 8Pork Paradise, Zoo Adventures, and Italian Indulgence
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$270

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$ 33

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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Calabria Pork Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$75
12 - 15 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$102
12 - 15 min

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Zero Otto Nove
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$93
Day 9Aussie Vibes, Central Park Charm, and Pickle Pleasures
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$153

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$ 17

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$60
8 - 12 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$93
Day 10Late-Night Eats, Art Appreciation, and Reflecting on History
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$366

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$ 25

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Eli's Night Shift
Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$72
9 - 14 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$90
24 - 29 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$99
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$105

Budget breakdown: $2975 In total

Activities & Food:$2760
Transport:$215