7 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Ana Hernandez Machancoses

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling week-long adventure in the heart of New York City! Discover iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Indulging in Delicacies and Crossing Iconic Bridges

$256

$ 55

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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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

31 - 38 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$144

2 - 3 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 2Remembering History and Soaking in Urban Greenery

$424

$ 55

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$132

11 - 14 min

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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

22 - 27 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$112

18 - 22 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$40

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

Day 3Unveiling Architectural Wonders and Savoring Culinary Delights

$640

$ 22

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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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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$140

38 - 46 min

Directions

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$100

53 - 64 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$128

6 - 9 min

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Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$160

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 4Artistic Marvels and Cultural Delights

$636

$ 44

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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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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$160

6 - 9 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$120

36 - 44 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

11 - 14 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$132

10 - 12 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Tranquil Escapes

$356

$ 44

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$136

25 - 30 min

Directions

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

2 - 3 min

Directions

The Best Bar in Forest Hills with rotating draft beer, signature cocktails , upscale pub fare, and an awesome outdoor patio.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$104

Day 6Exploring Sea, Air & Space and Glimpsing City Lights

$564

$ 33

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$144

8 - 10 min

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Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$104

4 - 5 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$208

3 - 4 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 7Nature Retreats and Savoring Comfort Food

$260

$ 22

Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

11 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$144

Budget breakdown: $3411 In total

Activities & Food:$3136

Transport:$275