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10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Armando Mendoza Rubio

Armando Mendoza Rubio

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

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Day 1Parks, Markets, and Urban Oasis
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$112

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$ 33

Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$40
24 - 29 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Art, Skyscrapers, and Breathtaking Views
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$484

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$ 11

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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$120
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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$160
22 - 27 min

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Takahachi Bakery
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$156
Day 3Museums, History, and Authentic Tacos
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$324

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$ 11

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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$144
14 - 17 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$132
8 - 11 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
Day 4Sports, Landmarks, and Statue of Liberty
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$312

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$ 22

Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$140
35 - 42 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
13 - 16 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$100
Day 5Bridges, Parks, and Culinary Delights
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$136

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$ 33

Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$40
25 - 30 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
14 - 17 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$96
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Parks, Landmarks, and Celebrity Encounters
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$464

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$ 22

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$208
14 - 17 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$80
4 - 6 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$176
Day 7Bright Lights, Theaters, and Harlem Vibes
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$332

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$ 22

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
8 - 11 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$132
35 - 42 min

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The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
12 - 15 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$132
Day 8Iconic Plaza, Cultural Center, and Pizza Heaven
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$352

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$ 22

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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$160
11 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Marinara Pizza
At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
7 - 10 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$120
Day 9Zoos, Wildlife, and Italian Delicacies
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$300

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$ 22

Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$80
34 - 41 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$136
11 - 14 min

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Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$84
Day 10Central Park, Art Galleries, and Heavenly Cookies
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$192

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
6 - 9 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$120
8 - 11 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$72

Budget breakdown: $3206 In total

Activities & Food:$3008
Transport:$198