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NYC Adventure: 10 Days of Thrills and Culture

Gus Maltz

Gus Maltz

9 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Join me as I explore the Big Apple's diverse culinary scene, world-class museums, and breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the city that never sleeps!

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Viator

Day 1Taste of Cuba and Sky-High Views
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$246

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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The Morgan Library & Museum
Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
5 - 8 min

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Empire State Building
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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$156
Day 2Coffee, Art, and a Bridge to Brooklyn
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$165

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$ 9

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
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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$30
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
12 - 17 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$90
20 - 24 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Delicious Breads, Historic Warships, and Sports Fever
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$234

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$ 17

Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
12 - 15 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$108
10 - 12 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$105
Day 4Coffee, Bright Lights, and Panoramic Cityscape
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$156

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
7 - 10 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$120
Day 5Coffee, Art, and Baseball Legends
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$339

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$ 17

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
12 - 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 - 11:00 AM
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$120
6 - 9 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$90
30 - 36 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$99
Day 6Café Charm, Masterpieces, and Natural Wonders
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$162

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$ 9

Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
3 - 4 min

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The Frick Collection
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$45
7 - 9 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$84
Day 7Indulge in Bakery Delights and Artistic Marvels
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$117

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$ 9

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
11 - 16 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$90
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Bakery Bliss, Central Park Serenity, and Art Extravaganza
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$135

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$ 9

Orwasher's Bakery
Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
6 - 8 min

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Central Park
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
6 - 9 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$90
Day 9Bakery Delights and Reflections on History
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$135

Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$99
Day 10Coffee, Underground Treasures, and Lady Liberty
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$144

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$ 17

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$39
4 - 6 min

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New York Transit Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
19 - 23 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $1916 In total

Activities & Food:$1833
Transport:$83