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10 Days in New York: A Journey of Adventure and Delight

johnny zayas

johnny zayas

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day itinerary in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$26

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$ 3

Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Pisticci
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 2
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$56

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$ 3

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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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$13
13 - 16 min

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Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$16
12 - 17 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 3
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$19

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$ 3

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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$7
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 - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 4
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$65

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$ 6

Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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 - 11:00 AM
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$35
12 - 15 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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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
Day 5
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$66

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$ 6

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
12 - 15 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
34 - 41 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Day 6
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$31

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$ 6

Dolma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
8 - 10 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 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
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$27

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
11 - 16 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 8
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$81

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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 - 10:30 AM
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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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$48
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 9
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$33

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$ 9

Villabate Alba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
15 - 18 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kiki's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
16 - 23 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$31

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$ 6

Empanadas Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 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
12 - 17 min

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River Deli
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $472 In total

Activities & Food:$434
Transport:$39