10 Days in the Concrete Jungle: A New York Adventure

Diogo azevedo

15 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$20

$ 28

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

8 - 12 min

Directions

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

8 - 10 min

Directions

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

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 2

$218

$ 11

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

5 - 8 min

Directions

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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$80

42 - 51 min

Directions

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$78

Day 3

$138

$ 17

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$66

Day 4

$120

$ 22

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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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$70

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

Day 5

$20

$ 22

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

60 - 72 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$192

$ 17

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

12 - 18 min

Directions

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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$104

34 - 41 min

Directions

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$132

$ 11

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

Directions

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$66

Day 8

$140

$ 17

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

15 - 18 min

Directions

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

15 - 18 min

Directions

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 9

$108

$ 11

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

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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$40

38 - 46 min

Directions

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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$68

Day 10

$60

$ 11

New York Hilton Midtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

Directions

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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$60

Budget breakdown: $1313 In total

Activities & Food:$1148

Transport:$165