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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Hugo Mendoza (NewVille)

27 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to mouthwatering cuisine, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$130

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

The Lobster Club

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$72

10 - 15 min

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Directions

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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$58

Day 2

+

$174

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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$60

4 - 6 min

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Directions

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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$56

4 - 6 min

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Directions

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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$58

Day 3

+

$120

Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$64

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

•

$56

Day 4

+

$192

Top of The Rock

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

$80

8 - 11 min

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Directions

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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$58

6 - 9 min

~

Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$54

Day 5

+

$214

·

$ 11

Empire State Building

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$104

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Juliana's Pizza

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

16 - 20 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

•

$52

Day 6

+

$176

·

$ 6

Madison Square Garden

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$70

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Shake Shack

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$52

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Ci Siamo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$54

Day 7

+

$184

·

$ 11

Statue of Liberty

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$62

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Hometown Bar-B-Que

Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$72

Day 8

+

$134

Central Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$72

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Maison Pickle

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$62

Day 9

+

$124

·

$ 6

Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Razza

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$62

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$62

Day 10

+

$196

·

$ 6

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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$60

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Heidi's House

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Boqueria UES

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 in NYC's Upper East Side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$70

Budget breakdown: $1683 In total

Activities & Food:$1644

Transport:$39