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🗽 NYC Adventure 🌆

Jakub Sołtys

Jakub Sołtys

14 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready for unforgettable experiences, mouthwatering food, and endless excitement!

Trip to New York

Day 1Breads Bakery, Lincoln Center, Top of The Rock, Madame Tussauds, Chelsea Market
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$103

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$ 6

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...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
4 - 5 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$40
12 - 17 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$44
12 - 15 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 2The Rainbow Room, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, Vessel, The Battery
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$66

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$ 6

The Rainbow Room
Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$23
3 - 4 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$33
8 - 11 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
32 - 39 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Bibble & Sip, Museum of Modern Art, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, One World Observatory, One World Trade Center
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$165

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$ 6

Bibble & Sip
Our passionate team here at Bibble & Sip strives to serve the finest gourmet coffee, espresso, and pastries. Trained in French Confectionery and inspired by Asian flavors, our savory treats hope to bring you the best of both worlds.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
17 - 21 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$36
16 - 20 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$39
3 - 4 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$39
Day 4Juice Generation, United Nations Headquarters, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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$121

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$ 6

Juice Generation
Juice Generation is New York's premiere juice bar. We create fresh juices, smoothies, and açai bowls made with locally grown and organic produce.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
10 - 15 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$26
15 - 18 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$40
31 - 38 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$33
Day 5Sam A.M., Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park, The High Line, Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral
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$50

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$ 14

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
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
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$25
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Free
Day 6Katz's Deli, Washington Square Park, Madison Square Garden, Empire State Building, Bryant Park
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$105

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$ 6

Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$35
10 - 15 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$52
9 - 14 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
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Free
Day 7La Palina Restaurant, New York Aquarium, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium
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$105

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$ 11

La Palina Restaurtant
Welcome to La Palina. We have been serving some of the finest Neapolitan cuisine for over 80 years. You will always leave saying bellissimo!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
14 - 17 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$33
36 - 44 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$18
24 - 29 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
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$33
Day 8Paneantico Bakery Cafe, Luna Park in Coney Island, Prospect Park, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
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$110

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$ 9

Paneantico Bakery Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
44 - 53 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
62 - 75 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$30
Day 9Levain Bakery, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park Zoo, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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$68

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$ 6

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$28
8 - 10 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
36 - 44 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 10Calabria Pork Store, Bronx Zoo, Central Park
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$58

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$ 6

Calabria Pork Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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
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$34
32 - 39 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1023 In total

Activities & Food:$951
Transport:$72