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5 Days in the Big Apple

César Air

26 Nov 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 take you on a whirlwind adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Cuban Delights and Sky-High Views

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$393

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$ 9

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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

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$156

13 - 16 min

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Top of The Rock

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$120

5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$54

10 - 15 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 2Coffee, Art, and a Stroll Across the Brooklyn Bridge

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$258

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$ 25

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

10 - 15 min

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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

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$120

19 - 23 min

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The High Line

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Sweetgreen

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Kiki's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 3Fueling Up with Coffee, Exploring Art, and Savoring BBQ

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$294

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$ 25

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

14 - 21 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

50 - 60 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

13 - 16 min

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Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

28 - 34 min

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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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$72

Day 4Bakeries, Parks, and Pickles Galore

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$114

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$ 9

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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$36

6 - 8 min

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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

11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

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Jacob's Pickles

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 5Indulging in Bakery Treats and Paying Tribute to History

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$351

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$ 9

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

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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$90

42 - 51 min

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Takahachi Bakery

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

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.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$99

7 - 10 min

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Los Tacos No. 1

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1485 In total

Activities & Food:$1410

Transport:$75