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9 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Cynthia Fernandes

Cynthia Fernandes

18 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Experience the best of the city's diverse culinary scene, from mouthwatering sushi to tantalizing tacos. Explore iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge, and immerse yourself in the bustling energy of Times Square. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$80

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$ 17

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 5 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 - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Saks & Company
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
Izakaya Toribar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$106

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$ 17

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
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 - 12:00 PM
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Free
0
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$212

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$ 17

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Empanada Mama
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
13 - 20 min

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Just Salad
Customized salads, wraps & smoothies are the specialties of this counter-service chain.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$40
8 - 12 min

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Five Guys
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
6 - 9 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
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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$34
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$234

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$ 17

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Bluestone Lane Manhattan West Café
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, café & 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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$24
16 - 20 min

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Edge
Protruding 100-stories-high observation deck, with a glass floor, bar & 360-degree NYC views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$80
5 - 8 min

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Fresh From Hell
Unassuming counter-serve standby in a compact space doling out açai bowls, juices & smoothies.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar
B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
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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$34
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$186

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$ 22

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
26 - 32 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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$88
18 - 27 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 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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$44
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$110

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$ 11

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pause Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
3 - 4 min

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China Town
Bare-bones takeout spot offering many familiar Chinese dishes, plus some American fare.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Secchu Yokota
Secchu Yokota offers contemporary Japanese cuisine with a focus on tempura. It takes its name from the Japanese term wayou secchu, which refers to the blending of Japanese and Western styles. Walk-ins are welcome, but due to the limited 8-person seating, reservations are recommended.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
Post
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$86

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$ 11

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 5 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
0
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$34
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$34
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$188

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$ 11

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
12 - 17 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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$70
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
0
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
•
$44
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
•
$44
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 9
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$160

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$ 28

311 E 81st St

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Yi Ji Shi Mo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Little Italy
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Juliana’s Pizza
Classic & specialty pies from a coal-fired oven in a modern space by pizza legend Patsy Grimaldi.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$60
15 - 18 min

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Hole In The Wall
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1511 In total

Activities & Food:$1362
Transport:$149