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A Week in the Big Apple: Your Ultimate New York Adventure

Dulce Fletes

Dulce Fletes

2 Nov 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 7 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$62

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$ 17

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 2
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$158

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$ 6

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$56
7 - 9 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$40
12 - 17 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
8 - 12 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Day 3
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$72

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$ 6

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
22 - 27 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$24
4 - 5 min

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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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 4
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$246

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$80
11 - 16 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$104
9 - 14 min

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Shake Shack
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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$36
2 - 3 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Cava
Create flavorful grain bowls, salads, and pitas and pair with house-made juices and other local treats.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 5
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$154

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$ 17

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$66
13 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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River Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
11 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
18 - 22 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$40
Day 6
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$88

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$ 17

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Shukette
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$40
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 7
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$138

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$ 17

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
42 - 51 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
$50
45 - 54 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
$20
11 - 16 min

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Ix Restaurant
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
$34
11 - 14 min

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East Wind Snack Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34

Budget breakdown: $995 In total

Activities & Food:$918
Transport:$77