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7 Days in the Big Apple!

Nick Kelly

Nick Kelly

16 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a journey you won't forget!

Trip to New York

Day 1Baking Delights and Sky-High Views
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$119

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$ 3

Sullivan Street Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
6 - 9 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
7 - 9 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
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 2Coffee, Art, and Baseball
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$181

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$ 6

Manhattanville Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$23
11 - 14 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$33
46 - 56 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
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$30
8 - 11 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40
6 - 9 min

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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...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$29
Day 3Parks, Bridges, and Mouthwatering Pizza
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$77

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$ 6

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
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$21
8 - 12 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
20 - 24 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Juliana's Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
16 - 20 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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$29
Day 4Nighttime Art and Culinary Delights
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$108

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$ 3

Eli's Night Shift
Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
9 - 14 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
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$30
5 - 6 min

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Heidi's House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$29
2 - 3 min

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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
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$27
Day 5Korean Fusion and Skyline Views
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$172

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$ 3

Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
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
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$52
18 - 22 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
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$40
7 - 10 min

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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...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$29
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 6Historic Bars, Memorials, and Pizza Galore
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$104

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$ 3

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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
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$33
19 - 23 min

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Dellarocco's Brick Oven Pizza
We're a wood-fired brick oven pizza restaurant, beer & wine bar, serving up the best Neapolitan pizzas and just steps from the world famous promenade!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
10 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Juliana's Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 7Brunch, Parks, and Stunning Views
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$86

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$ 3

Two Hands Restaurant & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
23 - 28 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$29
5 - 8 min

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Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $872 In total

Activities & Food:$847
Transport:$25