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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Viktoria Makarenko

Viktoria Makarenko

14 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement, culture, and delicious food!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$770

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$ 77

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Manhattanville Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$133
11 - 14 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$231
22 - 27 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$210
4 - 5 min

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Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$196
Day 2
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$406

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$ 58

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$161
8 - 12 min

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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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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$245
24 - 29 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$553

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$ 58

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Eli's Night Shift
Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$147
9 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$210
7 - 9 min

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Heidi's House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$196
Day 4
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$707

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$ 58

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Cookshop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$154
4 - 5 min

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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
11 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
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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$364
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$189
9 - 14 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
No time set
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Free
Day 5
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$427

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$ 39

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$175
7 - 10 min

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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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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$252
Day 6
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$658

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$ 58

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Vineapple
Contemporary Coffee Shop, Bar, and restaurant on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$126
13 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 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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$280
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$252
Day 7
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$679

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$ 39

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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The Rainbow Room
Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$147
3 - 4 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$280
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$252
Day 8
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$623

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$ 39

502 26th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$175
8 - 12 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$231
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$217

Budget breakdown: $5247 In total

Activities & Food:$4823
Transport:$424