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10 Days in New York: A Journey of Delights

Byron Quezada

Byron Quezada

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$44

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$ 3

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Daily Provisions
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 2
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$46

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$ 3

Fabrique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Daily Provisions
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Cotenna
Helmed by James Beard award-winning chef Roberto Passon, Cotenna is a rustic Italian wine bar specializing in Italian tapas or Cicchetti, and is home to some of the finest Italian wines. It is a great spot for dates due to its lively, intimate setting.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 3
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$91

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
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
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$48
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
12 - 18 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$43

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$ 3

Hole In The Wall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
13 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 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 - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 5
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$54

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$ 6

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 38 min

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Kiki's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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Michaeli Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$59

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$ 6

Villabate Alba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
16 - 20 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
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L & B Spumoni Gardens
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 7
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$43

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$ 3

Absolute Bagels
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Pisticci
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$17
6 - 8 min

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Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 8
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$94

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$ 9

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
12 - 15 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 - 12:00 PM
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$31
34 - 41 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
34 - 41 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 9
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$46

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$ 3

Orwasher's Bakery
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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 8 min

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

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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 10
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$134

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$ 3

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
10 - 15 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
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$48
23 - 28 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$35
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $688 In total

Activities & Food:$653
Transport:$36