10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Jonathan Gabriel Leonardo

25 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in world-class museums, and savor the diverse culinary scene. Get ready for an unforgettable journey in the city that never sleeps!

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Day 1Parks, Markets, and Skyline Views

$30

$ 17

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Art, Architecture, and Breathtaking Heights

$327

$ 9

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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$90

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$120

32 - 39 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$117

Day 3Maritime History and Remembrance

$207

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$108

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$99

Day 4Sports, Landmarks, and Lady Liberty

$180

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$105

37 - 45 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$75

Day 5Nature, Bridges, Delicacies, and Divine Beauty

$30

$ 25

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Parks, Skyscrapers, and Celebrity Encounters

$288

$ 9

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 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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$156

12 - 18 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$132

Day 7Bright Lights, Theatrical Grandeur, and Baseball

$198

$ 9

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

8 - 11 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$99

38 - 46 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$99

Day 8Iconic Landmarks, Cultural Hubs, and Artistic Wonders

$210

$ 17

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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$120

14 - 17 min

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Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$90

Day 9Zoological Marvels in the Heart of the City

$162

$ 9

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

38 - 46 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$102

Day 10Central Park and Artistic Treasures

$90

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$90

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1722

Transport:$116