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8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Jaime Brenes Herrera

Jaime Brenes Herrera

15 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Rockefeller Center and Times Square to hidden gems like Brooklyn Bridge Park and Little Island, this itinerary is packed with excitement and delicious dining experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$26

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$ 11

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$38

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$ 11

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
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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$38
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$48

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$ 11

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$26

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$ 17

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 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
L & B Spumoni Gardens
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$40

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$ 11

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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 - 11:00 AM
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Free
Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
+

$48

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$ 6

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 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
28 - 41 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 38 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
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$59

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$ 11

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$25
Vitos Slices And Ices
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$44

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$ 11

Pineapple

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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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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$44
Pineapple
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $417 In total

Activities & Food:$329
Transport:$88