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10 Days in the Big Apple

Xilin Xu

Xilin Xu

11 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and delicious eats. Get ready to experience the best of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1Deli Delights and Brooklyn Bridge Bliss
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$41

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$ 6

Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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
14 - 17 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
14 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$18
12 - 18 min

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Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
Day 2Remembering 9/11 and Foodie Heaven at Chelsea Market
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$79

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$ 3

Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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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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$33
11 - 14 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Los Mariscos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 3Breakfast Bliss and Statue of Liberty
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$68

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$ 9

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
13 - 16 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
44 - 53 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Loring Place
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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All’Antico Vinaio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4Park Hopping and Sushi Sensations
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$118

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$ 9

Dolma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
9 - 11 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$35
14 - 17 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$40
10 - 15 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Coffee Crawl and Art Extravaganza
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$127

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$ 11

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
22 - 27 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
26 - 32 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
12 - 15 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$33
15 - 18 min

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Sottocasa Pizzeria
Fresh ingredients, wood fired oven imported from Napoli, and authentic flavors: this is what pizza is for us. Simple and Delicious. Benvenuto!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6The High Line and Central Park Serenity
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$55

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$ 9

Intelligentsia Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
4 - 5 min

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The High Line
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
20 - 24 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Jacob's Pickles
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 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
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$24
Day 7Pastry Paradise and Wildlife Wonders
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$113

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$ 3

Artuso Pastry Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
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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$34
30 - 36 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$17
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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$36
14 - 21 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar
B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 8Art Appreciation and Bakery Bliss
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$92

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
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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$30
12 - 17 min

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Marinara Pizza
At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 9Cuban Cuisine and Iconic Landmarks
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$98

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$ 3

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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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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$52
12 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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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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$17
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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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$17
Day 10Empanadas and Park Exploration
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$101

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$ 9

Empanadas Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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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
44 - 53 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$40
43 - 52 min

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Ix Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
12 - 17 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$10
13 - 20 min

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East Wind Snack Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $950 In total

Activities & Food:$892
Transport:$58