A Week in the Concrete Jungle: New York City Adventure

Francesca Foroni

31 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling energy of the Big Apple.

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Day 1

$290

$ 17

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

4 - 5 min

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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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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$104

4 - 5 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$72

2 - 3 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2

$172

$ 11

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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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

8 - 11 min

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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

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

9 - 14 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street

Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3

$368

$ 22

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

21 - 26 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

18 - 22 min

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Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

8 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

$154

$ 17

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

8 - 12 min

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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

21 - 26 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 5

$300

$ 17

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

9 - 14 min

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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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As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$80

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6

$208

$ 11

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Contemporary Coffee Shop, Bar, and restaurant on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

4 - 6 min

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Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7

$172

$ 28

Placemakr Wall Street, New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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