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New York Adventure: 6 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Paul Gabriel

Paul Gabriel

17 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Times Square to hidden gems like Bryant Park and Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Indulge in mouthwatering cuisines, immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, and create unforgettable memories in the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$127

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$ 3

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
9 - 14 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
$44
8 - 12 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
11 - 16 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$44
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$46

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$ 11

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
24 - 29 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 - 12:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$12
15 - 18 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Sottocasa Pizzeria
Fresh ingredients, wood fired oven imported from Napoli, and authentic flavors: this is what pizza is for us. Simple and Delicious. Benvenuto!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$19
The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$43

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$ 14

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$7
4 - 5 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 - 11:00 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
9 - 11 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$122

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$ 11

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
9 - 11 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
$31
9 - 14 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$18
18 - 22 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$48
2 - 3 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$67

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$ 11

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
29 - 35 min

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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
Free
31 - 38 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
12:00 PM - 2:00 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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$24
15 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$115

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$ 17

The New Yorker Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$11
22 - 27 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
34 - 41 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
15 - 18 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
28 - 34 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$25
7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$35
Takahachi Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
The New Yorker Hotel
Relaxed quarters, some with balconies & city views, in a ritzy 1920s hotel offering 3 restaurants.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $585 In total

Activities & Food:$519
Transport:$66