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5 Days in New York: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Alma Lazalde

8 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Indulge in delicious meals at local gems such as Tina's Cuban Cuisine, Breads Bakery, and Los Tacos No. 1. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Times Square and experience the tranquility of Central Park. Get ready for an unforgettable trip filled with culture, history, and mouthwatering delights.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$147

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$ 6

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$95

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Breads Bakery

Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$124

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$ 6

Usagi NY

The Cafe features a special blend coffee from 95 RPM Coffee Roasters, tea menu selections from Ippodo, an authentic Japanese tea house from Kyoto.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$70

12 - 17 min

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Directions

The Battery

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$101

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$ 17

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Chelsea Market

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$85

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$ 11

Intelligentsia Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Directions

The High Line

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

14 - 17 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$163

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$ 6

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$95

4 - 6 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

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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Directions

United Nations Headquarters

18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $664 In total

Activities & Food:$620

Transport:$44