Background
Trip Planner Logo

7 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Fernando Mourelle

Fernando Mourelle

24 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling week-long adventure in the heart of New York City! Discover iconic landmarks, savor delicious bites, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1Skyscrapers & Bright Lights: Top of The Rock, Times Square, and Tacos Galore
+

$174

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$120
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$54
Day 2Reflecting on History: 9/11 Memorial, The Battery, and Fresh Greens at Sweetgreen
+

$135

·

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

~

Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$99
12 - 17 min

~

Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
Day 3Lady Liberty & Urban Oasis: Statue of Liberty, The High Line, and Epic Air & Space Exploration
+

$219

·

$ 25

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

~

Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
40 - 48 min

~

Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

~

Directions

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$108
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$36
Day 4Empire State Euphoria: Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Sports Frenzy at Madison Square Garden, and Tasty Treats at Vitos
+

$315

·

$ 33

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

~

Directions

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$156
29 - 35 min

~

Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
21 - 26 min

~

Directions

Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$105
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Vitos Slices And Ices
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$54
Day 5Nature's Wonders & Sporting Glory: American Museum of Natural History, Yankee Stadium, and Soulful Vibes at The Edge Harlem
+

$255

·

$ 33

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

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
$84
22 - 27 min

~

Directions

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
$99
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$72
Day 6Wildlife Wonders & Artistic Feats: Central Park Zoo, The Museum of Modern Art, Omakase Delights at Sushi By Bou, and Rockefeller Center
+

$330

·

$ 9

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$60
12 - 18 min

~

Directions

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
$90
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$60
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$120
Day 7Serene Strolls & Hearty Farewell: Central Park and Comfort Food at Jacob's Pickles
+

$51

·

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$51

Budget breakdown: $1611 In total

Activities & Food:$1479
Transport:$132