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10 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Sai Prasan K

Sai Prasan K

9 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
+

$264

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$ 33

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
48 - 58 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$70
30 - 36 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$66
17 - 21 min

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Pisticci
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$72
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$56
Day 2
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$242

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$ 17

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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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
$56
18 - 22 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$60
4 - 6 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...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$56
4 - 6 min

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Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70
Day 3
+

$180

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$ 17

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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
$60
7 - 9 min

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Heidi's House
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$64
2 - 3 min

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Boqueria UES
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 in NYC's Upper East Side.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$56
Day 4
+

$210

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$ 28

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$78
9 - 11 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
34 - 41 min

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Ci Siamo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
22 - 27 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$20
11 - 16 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54
Day 5
+

$294

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$ 22

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$72
24 - 29 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$52
27 - 33 min

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Barbuto
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$58
2 - 3 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$60
3 - 4 min

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Pastis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Day 6
+

$172

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$ 22

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$66
21 - 26 min

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Aki Sushi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$52
6 - 9 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Lobster Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54
Day 7
+

$180

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$ 22

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$50
31 - 38 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$58
12 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
18 - 27 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Day 8
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$238

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$ 17

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$104
17 - 21 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$72
9 - 14 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$62
Day 9
+

$320

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$ 17

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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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
$80
2 - 3 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
$80
55 - 66 min

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Barboncino Pizza & Bar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$62
14 - 21 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$36
12 - 18 min

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Mayfield
Stylish New American Restaurant in Crown Heights
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$62
Day 10
+

$240

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$ 33

Extended Stay America - Meadowlands - East Rutherford

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
24 - 35 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
42 - 51 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$66
54 - 65 min

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Rincon Criollo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$66
8 - 10 min

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New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$38
14 - 17 min

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Hug Esan
Northeastern Thai Cuisine :) Take out - Delivery - Dine-in - Online Order - Catering
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70

Budget breakdown: $2566 In total

Activities & Food:$2340
Transport:$226