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5-Day Adventure in New York: Explore the Big Apple's Best

Sarakarina Solano Galindo

2 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Join us as we explore the best of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$402

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$ 42

Fabrique

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Little Island

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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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$63

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Daily Provisions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$90

7 - 10 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$144

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$65

Day 2

+

$277

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$ 42

Manhattanville Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$75

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$81

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

Day 3

+

$690

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$ 28

Orwasher's Bakery

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$35

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

5 - 8 min

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Directions

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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$238

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$238

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Jongro BBQ

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$120

Day 4

+

$647

·

$ 28

Katz's Deli

New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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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Directions

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$175

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$90

5 - 8 min

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Directions

One World Observatory

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$256

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$65

Day 5

+

$427

·

$ 69

Empanadas Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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

23 - 28 min

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Directions

United Nations Headquarters

18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

River Deli

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$120

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$156

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$100

Budget breakdown: $2647 In total

Activities & Food:$2440

Transport:$207