7 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Francisca Leyton

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling week-long adventure in the heart of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, and captivating sights of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1Culinary Delights and Sky-High Views

$129

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

14 - 21 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 2Artistic Marvels and Baseball Fever

$189

$ 9

Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

6 - 9 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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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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$40

47 - 57 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

12 - 15 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$33

11 - 14 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$35

Day 3Serene Parks and Architectural Wonders

$81

$ 3

Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

8 - 12 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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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

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

10 - 15 min

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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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$28

Day 4Culture, Art, and Breathtaking Views

$148

$ 6

Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

9 - 14 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

25 - 30 min

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Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$29

5 - 8 min

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Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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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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$27

Day 5Historic Landmarks and Gastronomic Bliss

$113

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$29

4 - 6 min

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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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$26

Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Mouthwatering Burgers

$131

$ 11

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

13 - 16 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

42 - 51 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

9 - 14 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$35

24 - 29 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 7Tapas, Broadway, and Sizzling Steaks

$86

$ 3

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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

7 - 10 min

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