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7 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Alihan Kaya

7 Jan 2024

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Join me on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From world-class museums to mouthwatering eateries, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Cultural Gems in East Harlem

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$27

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$ 6

El Museo del Barrio

Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$9

21 - 26 min

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Directions

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Queens Museum

Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Empanadas Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Unleashing My Inner Explorer on the Upper West Side

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$62

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$ 3

American Museum of Natural History

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

6 - 8 min

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Directions

The Frick Collection

Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Up Thai

Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Designing My Way through the Upper East Side

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$69

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Marinara Pizza

At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Immersing in Contemporary Art and Delectable Delights

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$54

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$ 3

New Museum

Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Rubin Museum of Art

Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Coppelia

We specialize in Cuban and Latin food owned and prepared by celebrity chef Julian Medina, located in the west village and in the vicinity of meatpacking. The diversity of the food takes you from Havana, to Mexico City, to Caracas and more. Stop by and see what we are all about.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Marveling at Modern Masterpieces and Soaking in City Views

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$80

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$ 3

The Museum of Modern Art

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

15 - 18 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

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Whitney Museum of American Art

Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Barbuto

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Unraveling History and Savoring Heavenly Treats

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$54

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 7Discovering Artistic Wonders and Relishing in Baked Goodness

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$53

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$ 3

The Noguchi Museum

Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$12

25 - 30 min

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Directions

New-York Historical Society

West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Budget breakdown: $416 In total

Activities & Food:$399

Transport:$17