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8 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Mei Sp

Mei Sp

11 Oct 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with diverse experiences that will leave you craving for more.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$332

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$ 22

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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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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$76
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$144
Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$344

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$ 22

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$92
8 - 11 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$112
Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$140
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$514

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$ 22

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$84
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$190
2 - 3 min

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Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$128
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$312

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$ 22

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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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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$88
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
4 - 5 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
Maison Pickle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$320

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$ 33

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Vineapple
Contemporary Coffee Shop, Bar, and restaurant on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$100
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
13 - 16 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
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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$104
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$409

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$ 33

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Eli's Night Shift
Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
5 - 6 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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$125
2 - 3 min

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Heidi's House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
Boqueria UES
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 in NYC's Upper East Side.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$484

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$ 22

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Directions

The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$84
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$140
4 - 6 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$144
The Central Park North
Simple guesthouse in a 19th-century residence featuring plain rooms with microwaves & minifridges.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$0

The Central Park North

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $2891 In total

Activities & Food:$2715
Transport:$176