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9 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Luis Fabian Bravo

Luis Fabian Bravo

13 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$98

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$ 6

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
11 - 16 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$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
$40
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$92

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Hole In The Wall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$198

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$88
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Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$193

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
5 - 8 min

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Directions

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
$95
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
+

$102

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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
$40
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
+

$118

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
6 - 9 min

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Directions

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
Free
0
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
+

$172

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$70
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$34
Takahachi Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
+

$174

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$ 28

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
43 - 52 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 9
+

$92

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

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
$24
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
0
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1338 In total

Activities & Food:$1239
Transport:$99