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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Valeria Mateo Hurtado

Valeria Mateo Hurtado

9 Oct 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$219

Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$115
7 - 10 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
Day 2
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$233

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
14 - 21 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
6 - 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$266

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$ 22

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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$28
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
16 - 20 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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$190
10 - 15 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
Day 4
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$245

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$ 11

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
8 - 12 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
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$125
29 - 35 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
Day 5
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$136

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$ 22

Villabate Alba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Ix Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$96
Day 6
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$199

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$ 11

Villager
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
10 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
24 - 29 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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River Deli
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$80
Day 7
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$229

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$ 22

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
11 - 16 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
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$125
13 - 16 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$68
Day 8
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$272

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$ 11

Hole In The Wall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
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
14 - 17 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 - 12:30 PM
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$140
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72

Budget breakdown: $1898 In total

Activities & Food:$1799
Transport:$99