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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Taylor Russett

Taylor Russett

6 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the heart of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge to hidden gems like Tina's Cuban Cuisine and Hole In The Wall, this itinerary is packed with excitement and delicious food!

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Viator

Day 1
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$137

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
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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$95
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 2
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$68

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$ 6

Hole In The Wall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
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
28 - 41 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$72

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4
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$50

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$ 6

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 10 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
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5
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$98

Villager
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
10 - 15 min

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Barboncino Pizza & Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6
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$133

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$ 11

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
12 - 15 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 - 12:00 PM
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$63
34 - 41 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7
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$0

Budget breakdown: $579 In total

Activities & Food:$557
Transport:$22