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New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

Lucia Hispano

Lucia Hispano

30 Sep 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$811

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$ 135

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$88
24 - 29 min

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Chelsea Market
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
28 - 34 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 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
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$133
8 - 10 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$359
5 - 8 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$91
Soho Diner
Always-open eatery at the SoHo Grand Hotel serving up revamped diner classics with vintage vibes.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$140
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$462

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$ 77

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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The High Line
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
7 - 9 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$84
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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$245
5 - 8 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
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
•
$133
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$329

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$ 97

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Edge
Protruding 100-stories-high observation deck, with a glass floor, bar & 360-degree NYC views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$7
10 - 12 min

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Oculus Center
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$35
4 - 5 min

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Loring Place
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$84
8 - 10 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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5th Ave
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$35
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$168
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$550

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$ 77

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$126
2 - 3 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$333
11 - 16 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$91
Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$510

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$ 97

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$201
10 - 12 min

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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
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$168
12 - 15 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Sottocasa Pizzeria
Fresh ingredients, wood fired oven imported from Napoli, and authentic flavors: this is what pizza is for us. Simple and Delicious. Benvenuto!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$140
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$343

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$ 58

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$35
19 - 23 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Izakaya Toribar
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$140
11 - 16 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$168
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$693

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$ 97

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$333
8 - 11 min

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Zawa Japanese
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$119
11 - 14 min

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Roosevelt Island Tramway
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$35
7 - 10 min

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Top Quality
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$119
MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$88
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$392

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$ 135

626 1st Ave.

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Little Italy
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$35
11 - 14 min

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The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
The flavors range from familiar to exotic (like lychee) at this compact ice-cream shop.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$7
14 - 21 min

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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
10 - 12 min

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Dumbo
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$35
16 - 23 min

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Kiki's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$126
14 - 17 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Williamsburg Bridge
Historic suspension bridge connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn for cars, a subway, bikers & pedestrians.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$35
16 - 20 min

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Up Thai
Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$154
Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4858 In total

Activities & Food:$4088
Transport:$770