NYC in 10 Days: 🌈🗽✨

rosky davids

21 Nov 2023

Join me on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure filled with breathtaking views, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Rooftop Bliss and Iconic Views

$99

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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$19

3 - 4 min

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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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$40

2 - 3 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

Day 2Brunching by the Park and Strolling the High Line

$23

$ 3

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

15 - 22 min

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Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Cozy Eateries and Reflecting at the 9/11 Memorial

$64

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

15 - 18 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Exquisite Dining and Exploring History

$83

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

13 - 16 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

42 - 51 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Coffee Delights, Sports Fervor, and Architectural Wonders

$58

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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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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$33

32 - 39 min

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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

21 - 26 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Cute Cafes, Art Appreciation, and Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge

$48

$ 3

Our passionate team here at Bibble & Sip strives to serve the finest gourmet coffee, espresso, and pastries. Trained in French Confectionery and inspired by Asian flavors, our savory treats hope to bring you the best of both worlds.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Coffee Culture and Serenity in Central Park

$21

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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$21

8 - 12 min

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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

Day 8Nighttime Indulgence and Artistic Marvels

$55

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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$25

9 - 14 min

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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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$30

Day 9Comfort Food, Sports Excitement, and Sky-High Views

$107

Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Our mantra is simple, Eat good food and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

10 - 15 min

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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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$52

Day 10Tapas Feast, Times Square, and Nature's Retreat

$34

$ 3

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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$24

7 - 10 min

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