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4 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Gerardo Aguirre

Gerardo Aguirre

20 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready for a journey filled with art, culture, and mouthwatering cuisine!

Trip to New York

Day 1Coffee, Art, and Ballgames
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$102

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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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$30
25 - 30 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$33
24 - 29 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
11 - 16 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
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Free
6 - 8 min

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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
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$13
Day 2Indulging in Delights and Soaring Heights
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$128

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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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$30
20 - 24 min

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Jongro BBQ
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$52
8 - 10 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 3Bridges, Statues, and Tacos
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$101

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Hole In The Wall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
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
41 - 50 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 - 12:30 PM
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$25
30 - 36 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$33
7 - 10 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4Coffee, Lights, and Sushi
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$83

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 10 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
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40
11 - 16 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $450 In total

Activities & Food:$414
Transport:$36