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8 Days in the Big Apple: A Solo Adventure in New York City

Alexánder Picado Olivas

19 Oct 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$85

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$ 6

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$33

7 - 9 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 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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$36

Day 2

+

$157

·

$ 11

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Madame Tussauds New York

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$88

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Vessel

Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 3

+

$38

·

$ 6

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$24

Day 4

+

$130

·

$ 11

Villabate Alba

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

22 - 27 min

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Directions

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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$70

10 - 12 min

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Directions

L & B Spumoni Gardens

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 5

+

$68

·

$ 6

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

10 - 15 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Vitos Slices And Ices

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$48

Day 6

+

$62

·

$ 6

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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$22

7 - 9 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 - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 7

+

$52

·

$ 11

Manhattanville Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

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

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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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$34

Day 8

+

$136

·

$ 6

Artuso Pastry Shop

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

12 - 18 min

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Directions

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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$70

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $788 In total

Activities & Food:$727

Transport:$61