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10 Days in the Big Apple: Exploring the Best of New York City

Sebastian Muñoz

Sebastian Muñoz

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture and history.

Day 1
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$19

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$ 6

Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$19
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$56

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$ 3

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$23
8 - 12 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$33
10 - 12 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 3
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$46

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$ 9

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
14 - 17 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
36 - 44 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 4
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$97

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$ 9

Short Grain
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
11 - 14 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
32 - 39 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$35
12 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$40
Day 5
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$98

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$ 6

Matchaful
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$25
5 - 8 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$10
15 - 18 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$30
25 - 30 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$33
Day 6
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$18

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$ 6

Cookshop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
4 - 5 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 7
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$91

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$ 6

Calabria Pork Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
10 - 12 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$34
27 - 33 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
Day 8
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$55

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
$25
7 - 10 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
$30
Day 9
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$72

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$ 3

Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
4 - 5 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$52
12 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 10
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$74

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$ 9

Martha's Country Bakery
Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
14 - 17 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$40
43 - 52 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$10

Budget breakdown: $679 In total

Activities & Food:$626
Transport:$53