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7 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Baltazar Cruz

27 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee Delights and Dazzling Lights

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$144

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$80

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 2Strolling the High Line and Statue of Liberty Spectacle

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$118

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$ 11

Intelligentsia Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Coffee Bliss and Bridge Crossings

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$134

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$ 22

Black Fox Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

15 - 18 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

16 - 20 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Katz's Delicatessen

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Coffee Aroma and Bronx Exploration

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$184

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$ 17

Manhattanville Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

20 - 24 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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$68

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Bakery Treats and Artistic Feats

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$120

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$ 11

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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$20

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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The Museum of Modern Art

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Indulging in Sweet Delights and Artistic Wonders

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$210

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$ 6

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

8 - 12 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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

9 - 11 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.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Bakery Hopping and Paying Tribute to History

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$118

Takahachi Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $1094 In total

Activities & Food:$1028

Transport:$66