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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Elizabeth Margarita Reyes Jaramillo

Elizabeth Margarita Reyes Jaramillo

4 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! 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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$110

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$ 28

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

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Court Street Grocers
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
26 - 32 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
26 - 32 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Xochimilco Family Restaurant
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$72
Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$165

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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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$46
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$56
Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$169

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$ 17

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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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$42
6 - 9 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
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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
Heidi's House
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$64
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$222

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$ 22

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

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Benjamin Steakhouse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
9 - 14 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
7 - 10 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Ci Siamo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
12 - 15 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$95
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$273

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$ 22

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
18 - 22 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 - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$70
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$95
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$88

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$ 22

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

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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$36
29 - 35 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
27 - 33 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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De Hot Pot
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$100

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$ 11

768 5th Ave

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

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Kobrick Coffee Co
Cafe by day, cocktail lounge by night. Coffee always available.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
8 - 12 min

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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
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1247 In total

Activities & Food:$1126
Transport:$121