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8 Days in New York: A Multicultural Adventure

Cristina Fuentes Zurita

Cristina Fuentes Zurita

13 Oct 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$124

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$ 33

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
Los Mariscos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$224

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$ 66

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
29 - 35 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$100
31 - 38 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$48
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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$76
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$184

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$ 33

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$88
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$124

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$ 22

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

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
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Vitos Slices And Ices
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$176

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$ 55

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
42 - 51 min

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Directions

The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

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

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Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$96
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
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...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$80
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$164

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$ 55

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
44 - 53 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:30 AM - 12:30 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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$68
10 - 12 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
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$136

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$ 44

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
35 - 42 min

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Directions

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
9 - 11 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
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
•
$68
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$300

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$ 55

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$140
40 - 59 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$88
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Understated rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back hotel offering a 24-hour fitness center.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1795 In total

Activities & Food:$1432
Transport:$363