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New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

mio chan

25 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$240

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$104

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

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

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 2

+

$136

·

$ 17

Empanadas Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Bronx Zoo

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$68

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

+

$62

·

$ 6

Fabrique

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

+

$196

·

$ 17

Manhattanville Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

21 - 26 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

8 - 12 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.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Shukette

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

+

$140

·

$ 11

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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$40

Day 6

+

$116

·

$ 11

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

8 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$60

11 - 14 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 7

+

$118

Takahachi Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$66

12 - 17 min

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Directions

The Battery

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$34

Day 8

+

$124

·

$ 11

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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$30

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

42 - 51 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $1204 In total

Activities & Food:$1132

Transport:$72