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New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Yessenia Casanova

Yessenia Casanova

6 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$223

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$72
3 - 4 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$95
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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$56
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$159

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$ 22

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$33
18 - 22 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$273

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$ 17

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$58
6 - 9 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...
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
8 - 11 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$95
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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$56
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$175

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$ 17

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
24 - 29 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
8 - 11 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$173

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$ 22

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
12 - 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
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Sonnyboy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$106

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$ 17

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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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
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
37 - 56 min

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Juliana's Pizza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$52
25 - 38 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
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$270

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$ 17

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
12 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$70
4 - 6 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$58
Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$222

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$ 28

Edison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
15 - 22 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$72
34 - 41 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$63
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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$62
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1736 In total

Activities & Food:$1599
Transport:$138