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10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

juan camilo viana perez

juan camilo viana perez

13 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic 10-day 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 1Yankee Stadium and Sky-High Views
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$270

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$ 6

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$66
25 - 30 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$80
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
9 - 14 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...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
Day 2Central Park Bliss and Pickle Delights
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$126

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
4 - 5 min

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Maison Pickle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 3Artistic Wonders and Spanish Flavors
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$180

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$ 6

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$60
5 - 6 min

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Heidi's House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
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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$56
Day 4Sea, Air & Space Thrills and Bagel Heaven
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$184

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$ 6

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$72
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
4 - 6 min

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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5Bright Lights of Times Square and Tapas Galore
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$110

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
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 near NYC's Times Square.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
8 - 12 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 6Modern Art Marvels and Fine Dining
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$174

The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$60
4 - 5 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...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
4 - 5 min

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Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 7Rockefeller Center and Pizza Paradise
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$210

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$ 11

Rockefeller Center
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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$80
23 - 28 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
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
13 - 16 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
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$72
Day 8Empire State Soaring and Cathedral Serenity
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$238

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$ 6

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$104
14 - 17 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
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Lobster Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
10 - 15 min

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Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 99/11 Memorial Reflections and Italian Indulgence
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$190

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$62
4 - 6 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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$62
Day 10Foodie Heaven at Chelsea Market and Statue of Liberty Adventure
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$186

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$ 17

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$66
48 - 58 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70

Budget breakdown: $1918 In total

Activities & Food:$1868
Transport:$50