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8-Day Adventure in New York: Explore the City That Never Sleeps

Brayan Abel Baez Ruiz

Brayan Abel Baez Ruiz

17 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$78

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$ 11

Absolute Bagels
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$36
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 2
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$150

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$ 11

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
4 - 6 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
$25
21 - 26 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$24
11 - 16 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$33
10 - 12 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Daily Provisions
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Day 3
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$86

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$ 11

Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
7 - 10 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
8 - 11 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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 4
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$149

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$ 11

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
$24
7 - 9 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
Free
4 - 5 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$36
8 - 12 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$63
12 - 17 min

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Marinara Pizza
At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 5
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$100

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
13 - 20 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40
5 - 8 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40
Day 6
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$180

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$ 11

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 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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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$40
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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$70
12 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 7
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$126

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$ 11

Ix Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
12 - 17 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$40
35 - 42 min

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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
$34
7 - 10 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Los Mariscos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Day 8
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$110

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$ 17

Bagelworks
Bagelworks has been making the best bagels in the Upper East Side for over a quarter of a century.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
44 - 65 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
34 - 41 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
22 - 27 min

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Kiki's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
16 - 23 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
25 - 38 min

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Michaeli Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44

Budget breakdown: $1061 In total

Activities & Food:$978
Transport:$83