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8 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Juan Torres

Juan Torres

17 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1
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$192

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$ 50

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$99
21 - 26 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Loring Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 2
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$417

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$ 58

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
16 - 20 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
6 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$117
29 - 35 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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$90
8 - 11 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$57
40 - 48 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$417

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$ 33

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
7 - 10 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$105
17 - 21 min

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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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$99
29 - 35 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$120
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 4
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$270

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$ 75

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
12 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$120
51 - 62 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$75
33 - 40 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
12 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
No time set
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
No time set
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
No time set
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Free
Day 5
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$339

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$ 50

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$60
9 - 11 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$90
25 - 30 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
30 - 36 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 6
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$318

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$ 42

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Artuso Pastry Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
12 - 18 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$102
27 - 33 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$132
4 - 6 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$51
20 - 24 min

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Loeb Boathouse
American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.
No time set
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Free
Day 7
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$168

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$ 33

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$90
18 - 22 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$51
23 - 28 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
No time set
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Free
Day 8
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$297

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$ 50

Queens Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Ix Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
12 - 17 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
28 - 34 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$156
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
36 - 44 min

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Ellis Island
No time set
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Free
63 - 76 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2806 In total

Activities & Food:$2418
Transport:$388