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10 Days in the Big Apple!

Analilia Lucero

27 Nov 2023

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Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Get ready for breathtaking views, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Sushi Delights

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$196

Top of The Rock

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$80

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Architectural Marvels and Deli Delights

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$114

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$ 6

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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$20

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Madison Square Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Katz's Delicatessen

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Katz's Deli

New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

Day 3Bright Lights and Taco Delights

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$24

Times Square

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

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Empire State Elevation and Artistic Sensations

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$200

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$ 6

Empire State Building

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

12 - 15 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Park Serenity and Culinary Discoveries

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$48

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$ 6

Liberty State Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

The High Line

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Shukette

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

Day 6Lady Liberty and Bridge Crossings

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$90

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$ 6

Statue of Liberty

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

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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$40

Day 7Maritime Adventures and Cathedral Wonders

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$172

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$ 17

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$72

16 - 20 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$66

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

Day 8Wildlife Encounters and Italian Deli Treasures

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$104

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$ 6

Bronx Zoo

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$68

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 9Central Park Strolls and Pickle Indulgences

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$42

Central Park

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

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

Day 10Artistic Masterpieces and Reflective Remembrance

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$162

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$ 6

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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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$60

22 - 27 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $1202 In total

Activities & Food:$1152

Transport:$50