8 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Ana Hernandez Machancoses

22 Nov 2023

Embark on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 8-day itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and create unforgettable memories in the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Urban Oasis and Pizza Delights 🌿🍕

$288

$ 44

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$144

12 - 15 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$144

Day 2Journey into History and Sky-High Thrills ✈️🏙️

$604

$ 33

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$144

19 - 23 min

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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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$208

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$112

3 - 4 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

Day 3Sports, Nature, and Pickle Paradise ⚾🌳🥒

$372

$ 33

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$132

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$128

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 4Artistic Wonders and Culinary Bliss 🎨🍽️

$344

$ 33

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$120

5 - 6 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

2 - 3 min

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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

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$108

Day 5Modern Masterpieces and Spiritual Splendor 🖼️⛪

$500

$ 11

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$120

5 - 8 min

Directions

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$160

5 - 8 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

9 - 14 min

Directions

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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$104

Day 6Bright Lights and Spanish Tapas 🌟🍽️

$212

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

7 - 10 min

Directions

Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$104

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 7Iconic Landmarks and Reflective Remembrance 🏢🌹

$532

$ 22

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$160

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$132

7 - 10 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

4 - 6 min

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Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$124

Day 8Coastal Serenity and Farewell to the City 🌊🍃

$268

$ 22

The Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$144

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$124

Budget breakdown: $3318 In total

Activities & Food:$3120

Transport:$198