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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

carolina combatt

carolina combatt

1 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the energy of the Big Apple.

Day 1
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$79

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$ 6

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$48
12 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
2 - 3 min

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Los Mariscos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
Day 2
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$44

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$ 6

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
8 - 12 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$12
9 - 14 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$19
Day 3
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$133

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$ 9

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$48
16 - 20 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$49
7 - 9 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$12
12 - 15 min

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Kiki's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
Day 4
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$98

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$ 9

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$35
23 - 28 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
$31
13 - 16 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
26 - 32 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
$13
Day 5
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$79

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$ 3

New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$35
30 - 36 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
40 - 59 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
25 - 38 min

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Kiki's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
1 - 2 min

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Michaeli Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20

Budget breakdown: $461 In total

Activities & Food:$431
Transport:$31