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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Elexandra Barboza

Elexandra Barboza

26 Oct 2023

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

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$98

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$ 28

Hotel 57 by LuxUrban

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$56
27 - 33 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 2
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$68

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$ 17

Hotel 57 by LuxUrban

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 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
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$82

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$ 17

Hotel 57 by LuxUrban

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
12 - 18 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4
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$116

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$ 22

Hotel 57 by LuxUrban

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
13 - 20 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$66
12 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Loring Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5
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$110

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$ 22

Hotel 57 by LuxUrban

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
15 - 22 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 38 min

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Ellis Island
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 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
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$50
53 - 64 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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River Deli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $579 In total

Activities & Food:$474
Transport:$105