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3 Days in the Big Apple

Sneha Patel

14 Dec 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the best experiences the city has to offer.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Bites, Parks, and City Views

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$79

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$ 14

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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

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$8

6 - 8 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

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

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.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

17 - 21 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.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Shukette

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Art, History, and Skyline

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$128

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$ 11

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Directions

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

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$30

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Jongro BBQ

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

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.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$52

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Coffee, Landmarks, and Local Delights

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$101

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$ 14

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$7

7 - 10 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

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

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.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$33

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $347 In total

Activities & Food:$308

Transport:$39