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10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

lidia fuenzalida

24 Nov 2023

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Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and endless possibilities of the Big Apple.

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Day 1The Glitz and Glamour of NYC

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$146

Radio City Music Hall

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

2 - 3 min

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Top of The Rock

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

11 - 16 min

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Grand Central Terminal

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Art and Culture Extravaganza

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$36

Museum of Arts and Design

Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

8 - 11 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

Day 3Timeless Beauty and Historical Wonders

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$118

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$ 11

The Frick Collection

Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

18 - 22 min

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Madame Tussauds New York

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$88

29 - 35 min

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Federal Hall

Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Sky-High Thrills and Culinary Delights

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$104

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$ 11

Empire State Building

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

11 - 14 min

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Chelsea Market

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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New York Stock Exchange

Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Eastern Art, Green Oases, and Architectural Marvels

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$38

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$ 6

Rubin Museum of Art

Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

12 - 18 min

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Madison Square Park

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Chrysler Building

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Sports Fever and Iconic Landmarks

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$150

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$ 6

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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$70

18 - 22 min

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Rockefeller Center

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$80

Day 7Exploring Art in the Boroughs

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$0

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$ 6

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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The Studio Museum in Harlem

Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Nature's Wonders and Baseball Excitement

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$122

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$ 6

American Museum of Natural History

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

22 - 27 min

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Yankee Stadium

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

Day 9History Unveiled and Artistic Masterpieces

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$108

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$ 6

New-York Historical Society

West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

12 - 15 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Day 10Bright Lights and Sculptural Delights

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$24

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$ 6

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

26 - 32 min

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The Noguchi Museum

Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $901 In total

Activities & Food:$846

Transport:$55