7 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Gina Itzel Garcia

24 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling week-long adventure in the heart of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bridges, Parks, and Culinary Delights

$31

$ 11

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$18

12 - 18 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2History, Reflection, and Riverside Bliss

$64

$ 14

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$33

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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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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$19

Day 3Lady Liberty, Urban Oasis, and Gastronomic Delights

$71

$ 11

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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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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$25

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

8 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

11 - 16 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Sports, Art, and Times Square Extravaganza

$94

$ 6

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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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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$33

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Skyscrapers, Greenery, and Mouthwatering Bites

$84

$ 6

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 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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$40

13 - 16 min

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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

4 - 5 min

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Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Parks, Panoramic Views, and Artistic Treasures

$114

$ 6

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

21 - 26 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 7Iconic Heights, Sports Spectacle, and Gourmet Pleasures

$157

$ 6

Square Hotel at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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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$52

10 - 15 min

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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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$35

11 - 14 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

9 - 14 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

14 - 21 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Budget breakdown: $673 In total

Activities & Food:$615

Transport:$58