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5 Days in the Big Apple 🍎

Alma kiel

Alma kiel

14 Dec 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 cuisine, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

Day 1Skyscrapers and Sushi Sensations
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$348

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$80
2 - 3 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$80
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
8 - 12 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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$60
5 - 8 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 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
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$56
Day 2Serenity in Central Park and City Heights
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$318

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$ 28

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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
28 - 34 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$104
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
13 - 16 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
6:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$88
13 - 16 min

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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 3Artistic Marvels and Culinary Delights
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$180

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$ 28

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$60
24 - 29 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
17 - 21 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4Bridges, Memorials, and Italian Flavors
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$244

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$ 28

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$66
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
18 - 22 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$66
13 - 16 min

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Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5Lady Liberty, Bright Lights, and Tapas Treats
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$160

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$ 17

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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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
50 - 60 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
7 - 10 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$58
12 - 15 min

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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $1349 In total

Activities & Food:$1250
Transport:$99