8 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

vivian calvo

16 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the ultimate urban adventure.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Soaring Heights and Savory Delights

$320

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$160

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$160

24 - 29 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Liberty's Embrace and Market Magic

$40

$ 22

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$40

Day 3Statue of Liberty and Elevated Serenity

$244

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

33 - 40 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$144

Day 4Artistic Wonders and Bridge of Dreams

$260

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$120

14 - 17 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$140

20 - 24 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Bright Lights and Sacred Sights

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Home Run Thrills and Wildlife Chills

$268

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$132

19 - 23 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$136

Day 7Nature's Oasis and Artistic Treasures

$120

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$120

Day 8Skyscraper Summit and Memorial Reflections

$340

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$208

24 - 29 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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$132

Budget breakdown: $1691 In total

Activities & Food:$1592

Transport:$99