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NYC Adventure: 4 Days of Urban Exploration

asdrubal delgadillo

asdrubal delgadillo

13 Dec 2023

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1Strolling the High Line, Discovering Washington Square Park, and Savoring Delights at Loring Place
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$18

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$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Loring Place
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of The Battery, Crossing the Majestic Brooklyn Bridge, and Enjoying a Fresh Meal at Sweetgreen
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$12

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$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 3Embracing Nature at Riverside Park, Unwinding in the Serenity of Prospect Park, and Savoring Culinary Delights at Ix Restaurant
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$22

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$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
50 - 60 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$10
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Ix Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 4Immersing in the Tranquility of Central Park and Indulging in Delicious Comfort Food at Jacob's Pickles
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$18

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$ 6

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18

Budget breakdown: $101 In total

Activities & Food:$70
Transport:$31