NYC Adventure: 🗽🌆🍣

Oğuz Kırbıyık

18 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the Big Apple! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure in New York City. Get ready to explore museums, indulge in delicious sushi, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Culinary Delicacies

$129

$ 9

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

14 - 17 min

Directions

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

3 - 4 min

Directions

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 2Home Runs, Modern Art, and Breathtaking Views

$134

$ 9

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$33

46 - 56 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$40

10 - 15 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Central Park Serenity and Grand Terminal Marvel

$26

$ 9

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 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

15 - 18 min

Directions

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Culture, Parks, and Tacos Galore

$65

$ 11

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

15 - 18 min

Directions

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5From the High Line to Botanic Beauty

$62

$ 14

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

14 - 21 min

Directions

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Beachside Fun and Foodie Paradise

$72

$ 9

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

Directions

Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

48 - 58 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

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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$20

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 7Skyscraper Views and Cultural Gems

$108

$ 6

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$52

6 - 9 min

Directions

Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

11 - 16 min

Directions

Create flavorful grain bowls, salads, and pitas and pair with house-made juices and other local treats.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

4 - 5 min

Directions

Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 8Sports Frenzy and Times Square Excitement

$79

$ 9

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

Directions

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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$35

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

4 - 5 min

Directions

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 9Reflecting on History and Tacos

$71

$ 6

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 10Museums, Landmarks, and Fresh Salads

$101

$ 11

Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

40 - 48 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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$25

36 - 44 min

Directions

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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$20

9 - 14 min

Directions

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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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$20

Budget breakdown: $935 In total

Activities & Food:$847

Transport:$88