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8 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Darren Curtis

Darren Curtis

10 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Experience the iconic landmarks, savor delicious international cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures that make the Big Apple so unique.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$261

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$ 11

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$95
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
Hangawi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$172

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$ 11

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Cookshop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
13 - 20 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Dig
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
Anixi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$162

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

P.S. Kitchen
Richly artisanal food that engages all of your senses with vibrant color and fresh flavor. Our team have crafted a menu that needs to be tasted to be believed.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
by CHLOE. - Fashion District
100% plant-based fast casual restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$254

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$ 17

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Kobrick Coffee Co
Cafe by day, cocktail lounge by night. Coffee always available.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$98
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Lure Fishbar
Seafood, sushi and oyster bar, serving 7 days a week including weekend brunch menu. Private room available. Reservations recommended.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Rubirosa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$230

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$ 28

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

66 - 80 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Calabria Pork Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$70
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Green Garden Health Food
Green Garden Health Food Store offers a variety of fresh, delicious options including a juice bar. Come join us for a refreshing drink!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Havana Cafe
The Soul of Havana arrives in the Bronx. With an intimate dining room, street side bar, and custom brick oven, our Cafe is as charming, warm and exciting as the city it’s named for. Chef Alex Garcia offers up some nouvelle twists like Pizza Cubana, Latin American casseroles, and the Cuban Sandwich.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$146

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$ 11

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$36
8 - 11 min

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Directions

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
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Blossom on Columbus
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
Peacefood Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$230

·

$ 11

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
6 - 9 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$58
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Peacefood Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
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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$72
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$287

·

$ 11

Pod Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Directions

One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$103
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
Takahachi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Pod Times Square
Bright budget hotel featuring streamlined rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an eatery/bar & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1840 In total

Activities & Food:$1741
Transport:$99