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9 Days in the Big Apple

ana lisa polanco rodriguez

ana lisa polanco rodriguez

1 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in the city that never sleeps. Discover iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of New York. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to New York

Day 1Deli Delights and Sky-High Views
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$65

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$ 14

Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View
Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.
No time set
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Free
15 - 18 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
16 - 20 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
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Takahachi Bakery
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
6 - 9 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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$39
20 - 24 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.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Remembering Heroes and Nature Escapes
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$60

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$ 9

Suited
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
18 - 22 min

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 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
25 - 30 min

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Ix Restaurant
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
Day 3Breakfast Bliss and Statue Spectacle
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$77

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$ 11

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
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
37 - 45 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 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
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
No time set
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$33
Day 4Empanadas and Park Hopping
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$56

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$ 9

Empanadas Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
10 - 12 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
No time set
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$26
Day 5Pastry Paradise and Artistic Wonders
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$85

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$ 6

Artuso Pastry Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
12 - 18 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
26 - 32 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
14 - 17 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
No time set
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$17
Day 6Coffee Cravings and Famous Landmarks
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$115

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
12 - 18 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$44
8 - 11 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$40
11 - 16 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 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.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Cuban Cuisine and Bright Lights
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$119

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$ 3

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
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.
No time set
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$52
12 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$17
10 - 15 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
No time set
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$41
Day 8Coffee Roasters and Artistic Gems
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$113

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$ 6

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
19 - 23 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$40
11 - 16 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$18
8 - 11 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.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$30
Day 9Cathedral Charm and Urban Oasis
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$33

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$ 9

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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
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Free
22 - 27 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
27 - 33 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Würstbar
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$21

Budget breakdown: $787 In total

Activities & Food:$723
Transport:$64