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NYC Adventure: 🗽🌆🍔

Diana Dominguez

Diana Dominguez

21 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day journey through the Big Apple! From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Jongro BBQ and Shukette, this itinerary is packed with excitement and delicious eats. Let's explore New York City together!

Trip to New York

Day 1Central Park Serenity and Sky-High Thrills
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$156

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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
12 - 15 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$40
13 - 16 min

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Jongro BBQ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$52
12 - 17 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
11 - 16 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
No time set
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
No time set
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$33
10 - 15 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.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Artistic Wonders and Bridge Crossings
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$101

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$ 9

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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$30
10 - 12 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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$40
21 - 26 min

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Shukette
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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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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$19
Day 3Bright Lights, Reflective Moments, and Finger-Lickin' BBQ
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$94

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$ 11

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$33
17 - 21 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$12
14 - 17 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
38 - 46 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $376 In total

Activities & Food:$351
Transport:$25