7 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Nicole Laforest

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Liberty State Park and Brooklyn Bridge: Unleash your inner explorer

$39

$ 42

Super 8 by Wyndham North Bergen NJ/NYC Area

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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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

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 29/11 Memorial & Museum and The High Line: Commemorate history and stroll above the city

$186

$ 25

Super 8 by Wyndham North Bergen NJ/NYC Area

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$99

11 - 14 min

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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

8 - 12 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 3Top of The Rock and Statue of Liberty: Witness breathtaking views and embrace Lady Liberty

$372

$ 42

Super 8 by Wyndham North Bergen NJ/NYC Area

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$120

4 - 6 min

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Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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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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$105

38 - 46 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$75

13 - 16 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Rockefeller Center and Yankee Stadium: Embrace the city's sports and artistic legacies

$348

$ 33

Super 8 by Wyndham North Bergen NJ/NYC Area

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$120

6 - 9 min

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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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$90

25 - 30 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$99

10 - 12 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 5Bronx Zoo and Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Get up close with wildlife and unwind in nature

$162

$ 33

Super 8 by Wyndham North Bergen NJ/NYC Area

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$102

25 - 30 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1281 In total

Activities & Food:$1107

Transport:$174