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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Mauricio Bonilla

Mauricio Bonilla

12 Oct 2023

Join me on a 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of this bustling metropolis.

Day 1
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$110

Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$38
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Keens Steakhouse
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$72
Day 2
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$172

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$46
8 - 12 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$70
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$56
Day 3
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$106

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
$42
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 - 10:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$64
Day 4
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$102

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
$44
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 - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
Day 5
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$108

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$ 6

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
$50
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
Day 6
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$88

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$ 6

Two Hands Restaurant & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
19 - 23 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$52
Day 7
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$195

Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$42
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
$95
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
Day 8
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$0

Day 9
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$165

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$ 11

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$40
15 - 18 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
$63
43 - 52 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
$62
Day 10
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$177

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$ 6

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
$48
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
$63
7 - 9 min

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Heidi's House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$66

Budget breakdown: $1250 In total

Activities & Food:$1222
Transport:$28