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8 Days in New York: A Journey of Sights and Tastes

Vanesa Gutiérrez Ramos

Vanesa Gutiérrez Ramos

8 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 8 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$110

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$ 6

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

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
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$38
10 - 15 min

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Directions

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
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Aki Sushi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$160

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$ 11

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
9 - 14 min

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Directions

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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$58
Sala Thai Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$106

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$ 11

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

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
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$42
11 - 16 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
Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$197

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

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
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$44
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$95
Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$133

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$ 17

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Pastis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
10 - 15 min

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Directions

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
8 - 12 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$25
Ci Siamo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$88

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$ 11

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
18 - 22 min

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Directions

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$170

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$ 17

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
15 - 18 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
25 - 38 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Kiki's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$185

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$ 22

The Gallivant Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
34 - 41 min

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Directions

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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$63
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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$72
The Gallivant Times Square
Trendy venue with Japanese and Vietnamese dining, plus a chic lobby bar & a workout room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1242 In total

Activities & Food:$1148
Transport:$94