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7 Days in the Concrete Jungle: Exploring New York City

lagise2000@hotmail.com

lagise2000@hotmail.com

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building to hidden gems like Chelsea Market and Little Island, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$0

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$ 6

Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$95

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$ 6

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$95
10 - 15 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$25

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$ 22

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$70

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$ 17

Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$70
Day 5
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$58

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$ 11

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$58
14 - 17 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 - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 11

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
22 - 27 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 6

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $325 In total

Activities & Food:$248
Transport:$77