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10 Days in New York: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Raquel Askenazi

Raquel Askenazi

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York, exploring iconic museums, parks, and savoring delicious meals at local eateries.

Day 1
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$329

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$ 28

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Indian Road Cafe
Indian Road Cafe is your Inwood neighborhood gathering place for craft beer, wine, espresso, & fresh seasonal fare in a cozy spot on the edge of Manhattan.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$38
15 - 18 min

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The Met Cloisters
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
13 - 16 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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San Matteo Pizza Espresso Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$72
21 - 26 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$63
10 - 15 min

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Museum of the Moving Image
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$38
Il Bambino
We took the panini tradition from the old country, worked hard at making it better using local produce and carefully baked breads. We saw our customers smile… the Panino Americano was born.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$56
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$292

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$ 33

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Alison
Coffee Shop - Wine Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$46
26 - 32 min

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Museum of the City of New York
Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$50
25 - 30 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Zero Otto Nove
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$56
15 - 18 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$70
Louie & Ernie's Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$345

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$ 22

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Martha's Country Bakery
Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$42
19 - 23 min

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New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$40
5 - 8 min

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The Morgan Library & Museum
Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$55
8 - 11 min

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Keens Steakhouse
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$64
4 - 5 min

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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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 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.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
$56
Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$88
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$156

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$ 33

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$44
5 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Loring Place
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$58
8 - 10 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
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...
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$54
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$268

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$ 33

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Lincoln Station
Lincoln Station serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, dine in or take out. The ingredients are responsibly sourced, and prepared with care. Sandwiches, Soups and Salads are made to order, while prepared foods such as rotisserie chicken, mac and cheese, and lasagne is available and made fresh daily
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
28 - 34 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
9 - 11 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$70
9 - 11 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$58
20 - 24 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Lioni Italian Heroes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$207

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$ 28

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Shelsky's of Brooklyn
Order for Pick-Up and Delivery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
25 - 30 min

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New York Transit Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$25
27 - 33 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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De Hot Pot
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$52
8 - 10 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$40
Barboncino Pizza & Bar
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$54
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$160

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$ 50

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$42
19 - 23 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
35 - 42 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Brother's Pizzeria
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$58
29 - 35 min

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$20
23 - 28 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$40
Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
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$362

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$ 33

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Bel Ami
Bel Ami is an authentic French boulangerie & patisserie that provides the warmth and intimacy of a local cafe while offering the best of continental fare.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
22 - 27 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$33
23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 6 min

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Razza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$72
31 - 38 min

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Liberty Science Center
4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$63
14 - 21 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$83
B Side Pizza & Wine Bar
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.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$62
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 9
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$300

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$ 28

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$40
8 - 10 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
22 - 27 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
$70
9 - 14 min

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Sala Thai Restaurant
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$62
8 - 12 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$58
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 10
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$247

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$ 22

530 W 207th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Bluestone Lane
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
$48
37 - 45 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
15 - 22 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$66
39 - 47 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $2971 In total

Activities & Food:$2663
Transport:$308