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6 Days in New York: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

christian salvo

christian salvo

2 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 6 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Big Apple.

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Day 1
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$52

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$ 11

Absolute Bagels
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$112

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$ 6

Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$58
15 - 18 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$133

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$ 6

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
10 - 15 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$95
17 - 21 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$85

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$ 6

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
18 - 27 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$68

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$ 11

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
5 - 8 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$100

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$ 11

Villabate Alba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
16 - 20 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Barboncino Pizza & Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
14 - 21 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $599 In total

Activities & Food:$549
Transport:$50