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5 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Johnny Fallas

Johnny Fallas

17 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park. Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at renowned eateries and immerse yourself in the city's rich history. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$144

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
9 - 14 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Keens Steakhouse
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$144
Day 2
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$252

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$ 22

Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$112
6 - 9 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$140
Day 3
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$178

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$ 11

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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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$128
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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$50
Day 4
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$116

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$ 11

Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Aki Sushi
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$116
8 - 12 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$241

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$ 11

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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$125
7 - 9 min

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Heidi's House
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$116

Budget breakdown: $986 In total

Activities & Food:$931
Transport:$55