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8 Days in the Concrete Jungle: A New York Adventure

Dalish Barreto

Dalish Barreto

8 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, lush parks, world-class museums, and indulge in delicious cuisines.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$126

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$ 28

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Directions

New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$70
4 - 5 min

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Directions

George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
So Kong Dong Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$180

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$ 28

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
7 - 9 min

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Directions

New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40
Rincon Criollo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$119

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$ 17

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

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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$63
4 - 5 min

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Directions

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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$172

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$ 33

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$98
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$20
Brother's Pizzeria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$180

·

$ 28

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$95
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$33
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$124

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$ 17

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$70
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
L & B Spumoni Gardens
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
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$275

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$ 22

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Directions

Liberty Science Center
4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$83
9 - 14 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$58
Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$125

·

$ 28

Element Harrison - Newark

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Element Harrison - Newark
Modern quarters with kitchenettes in airy hotel offering dining, a 24/7 gym & free airport shuttle.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1497 In total

Activities & Food:$1299
Transport:$198