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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Awais Naseem

Awais Naseem

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Experience the best of the city's diverse culinary scene, from savoring juicy steaks at Keens Steakhouse to indulging in authentic Spanish tapas at Boqueria. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and marvel at the iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$87

Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Keens Steakhouse
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
Day 2
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$113

Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$23
8 - 12 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
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 3
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$81

Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
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
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4
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$78

Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 12 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
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$29
4 - 5 min

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Maison Pickle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 5
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$80

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$ 6

The Rainbow Room
Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
2 - 3 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 - 10:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$29
13 - 16 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
Day 6
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$71

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$ 3

Two Hands Restaurant & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
5 - 8 min

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Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 7
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$134

Osamil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
4 - 5 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$29
2 - 3 min

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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 8
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$0

Day 9
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$125

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$ 9

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
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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$31
34 - 41 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 10
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$124

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$ 3

Eli's Night Shift
Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 14 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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$31
5 - 6 min

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Heidi's House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
2 - 3 min

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Boqueria UES
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space in NYC's Upper East Side.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35

Budget breakdown: $911 In total

Activities & Food:$891
Transport:$20