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8 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Arlyn Morales

Arlyn Morales

27 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to experience the magic of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1Coffee, Skyscrapers, and Sushi
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$432

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
10 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$160
2 - 3 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$160
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Delis, Bridges, and Beaches
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$328

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$ 66

Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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
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Free
40 - 48 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$48
9 - 11 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$180
51 - 62 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
No time set
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
No time set
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$40
Day 3Art, Parks, and Ice Cream
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$216

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$ 22

Usagi NY
The Cafe features a special blend coffee from 95 RPM Coffee Roasters, tea menu selections from Ippodo, an authentic Japanese tea house from Kyoto.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
9 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
8 - 11 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$140
Day 4Cuban Cuisine, Landmarks, and Lady Liberty
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$428

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$ 22

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
10 - 15 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$208
36 - 44 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
14 - 17 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$100
Day 5Lights, Stadiums, and Harlem Vibes
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$268

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$ 22

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
7 - 10 min

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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
37 - 45 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$132
10 - 12 min

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The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$96
Day 6Coffee, Zoo, and Modern Art
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$324

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
8 - 12 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$80
12 - 18 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$120
8 - 11 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$80
Day 7Pastries, Zoo, and Pickles
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$240

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$ 11

Artuso Pastry Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
12 - 18 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$136
28 - 34 min

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Jacob's Pickles
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$68
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 8Bakery, Museums, and Sea Adventures
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$396

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$ 11

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
8 - 12 min

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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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$120
19 - 23 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$72
9 - 14 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$144

Budget breakdown: $2786 In total

Activities & Food:$2632
Transport:$154