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9 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Marcello Melendez

Marcello Melendez

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience the vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, and awe-inspiring sights that make the Big Apple truly unforgettable.

Trip to New York

Day 1A Night of Elegance at The Rainbow Room
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$114

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$ 17

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 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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$38
5 - 8 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
22 - 27 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
2 - 3 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 2Aviation Marvels and Mouthwatering Burgers at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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$258

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$ 17

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Sullivan Street Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
6 - 9 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$72
13 - 16 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
9 - 14 min

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Shake Shack
Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 3Delicious Delis and Majestic Bridges: A Day in Brooklyn
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$98

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$ 28

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Court Street Grocers
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4Historical Remembrance and Breathtaking Views at Top of The Rock
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$244

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$ 17

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
8 - 12 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 - 12:00 PM
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$66
26 - 32 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$80
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5Morning Delights and Serenity at Statue of Liberty
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$152

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$ 28

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
72 - 87 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Martha's Country Bakery
Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 6Sky-High Thrills and Bright Lights of Times Square
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$194

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$ 17

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
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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$104
12 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 7Coffee Culture and Wildlife Adventure in the Bronx
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$248

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$ 28

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Manhattanville Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
10 - 12 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$66
20 - 24 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$68
10 - 12 min

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Zero Otto Nove
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 8Artistic Inspiration and Culinary Delights in Central Park
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$172

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$ 17

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 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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$50
8 - 12 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
4 - 5 min

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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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$62
Day 9Nighttime Revelry and Artistic Treasures at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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$162

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$ 17

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Long Island City/Manhattan View

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 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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$40
9 - 14 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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$60
5 - 6 min

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Heidi's House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62

Budget breakdown: $1824 In total

Activities & Food:$1642
Transport:$182