10 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Ka Connolly

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and hidden gems while immersing yourself in the vibrant energy of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Culinary Journey and Artistic Delights

$213

$ 14

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

7 - 10 min

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Refined museum dedicated to German & Austrian art & design with a focus on the early 20th century.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Vinatería is an Italian restaurant located in Harlem, New York, NY serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine that is inspired by both Spanish and Italian cultures.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$51

10 - 12 min

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Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$64

Day 2Design Treasures and Cultural Immersion

$192

$ 17

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

21 - 26 min

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Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$64

10 - 12 min

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Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Barcelona off of Broadway…a hangout that still encompasses the low key, comfy vibe of the neighborhood but has the chic décor and forward thinking cuisine of a downtown trendsetter.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$55

Day 3From Gourmet Dining to Historical Marvels

$199

$ 14

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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La Barca serves typical Latin cuisine, specializing in Dominican dishes. We are open 24/7. We have something for anytime of the day. Good breakfast, great lunch and dinner specials. And for the party crowd that need a quick recovery after a night out, be sure to ask for our tres golpe special

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

15 - 18 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

22 - 27 min

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Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

10 - 12 min

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Brasserie - Steakhouse - Burgers

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$57

6 - 9 min

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Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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DANIEL, Chef Daniel Boulud’s renowned flagship restaurant, offers an elegant ambiance, gracious service and award-winning French cuisine on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Historic Landmarks and Artistic Exploration

$231

$ 14

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Framed by monolithic columns, Cipriani Wall Street features a 70-foot ceiling with a Wedgewood dome. Impeccable attention to detail, the finest cuisine and classic service sets the stage for the most sought after social experiences.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

3 - 4 min

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Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

3 - 4 min

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Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$22

15 - 18 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$52

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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$50

Day 5Literary Gems and Cultural Heritage

$211

$ 11

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

3 - 4 min

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Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

20 - 24 min

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Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$12

26 - 32 min

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Cafe Katja is a small Austrian restaurant on the Lower East Side. Open for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner!

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$51

2 - 3 min

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1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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From the team behind The Stanton Social comes Beauty & Essex, a grand 10,000 square foot restaurant, bar, & lounge in the heart of the lower east side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 6Gastronomic Delights and Artistic Marvels

$164

$ 9

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

3 - 4 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 7Oceanic Wonders and Iconic Landmarks

$280

$ 6

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Michelin starred restaurant delivering bold takes on contemporary American seafood for more than two decades

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

2 - 3 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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$40

4 - 5 min

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Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

4 - 6 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

4 - 6 min

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, serving USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood and premium wines from our award-winning wine selection. At this time, we are only serving our To-Go menu. To-go is available daily beginning at 11:00am.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$63

Day 8Family Fun and Artistic Exploration

$234

$ 11

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

4 - 5 min

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Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

19 - 23 min

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West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

15 - 18 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$44

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$51

Day 9Coffee Culture and Natural History

$157

$ 9

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$37

4 - 5 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$28

8 - 11 min

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Leyla is the new Mediterranean brasserie that combines key elements of Turkish rustic-haute cuisine with a worldly take of the finest mediterranean recipes.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$49

4 - 6 min

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The Ribbon has an old-world feel while remaining contemporary & inviting. Best Restaurant Upper West Side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$43

Day 10Gourmet Dining and Iconic Landmarks

$211

$ 11

The Greenwich Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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A lively yet intimate indoor/outdoor destination fusing Italian traditions with contemporary refinements, Feroce is a new concept from Francesco Panella of Antica Pesa, the legendary restaurant in Rome and Brooklyn, and Tao Group.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

8 - 12 min

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