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8 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Nayara gil carignani

Nayara gil carignani

29 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the bustling streets of New York City. Immerse yourself in art, culture, and mouthwatering cuisine as you explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Day 1Artistic Marvels and Sky-High Views
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$296

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$ 11

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$80
13 - 20 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$72
4 - 5 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$88
7 - 10 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 2Delicious Delicacies and Historic Remembrance
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$192

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$ 22

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
11 - 14 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
12 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 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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$70
Day 3Nature's Oasis and Architectural Wonders
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$216

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$ 33

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
43 - 52 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
27 - 33 min

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Loring Place
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
22 - 27 min

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Ci Siamo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 4Bright Lights and Culinary Delights
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$192

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$ 11

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$80
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$58
9 - 14 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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$54
Day 5Park Hopping and Urban Exploration
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$214

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$ 22

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Jongro BBQ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$58
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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$104
3 - 4 min

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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Iconic Landmarks
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$240

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$ 22

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$68
33 - 40 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$66
31 - 38 min

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The Lobster Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
6 - 9 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 7Serene Retreats and Artistic Treasures
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$190

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$ 17

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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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$60
5 - 6 min

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Heidi's House
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$58
2 - 3 min

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Boqueria UES
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 in NYC's Upper East Side.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 8Parkland Bliss and Sporting Spectacles
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$204

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$ 22

LIC Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
19 - 23 min

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Ci Siamo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62

Budget breakdown: $1904 In total

Activities & Food:$1744
Transport:$160