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8-Day Adventure in New York: Explore the Best of the Big Apple

Pedro Reinaldo

Pedro Reinaldo

19 Oct 2023

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 rich culture of the Big Apple.

Day 1
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$123

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$ 28

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
28 - 34 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
25 - 30 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...
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
7 - 10 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$63
11 - 14 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
Day 2
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$155

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$ 17

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$33
12 - 17 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
8 - 11 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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$63
6 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
Day 3
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$213

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$ 33

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$95
21 - 26 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$58
18 - 22 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
13 - 16 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
Day 4
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$125

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$ 17

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$63
19 - 23 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$36
7 - 10 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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 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
$26
Day 5
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$301

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$ 33

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$103
3 - 4 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$85
11 - 14 min

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Daily Provisions
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$48
14 - 21 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$40
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$25
Day 6
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$291

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$ 28

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$83
6 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
28 - 34 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$50
40 - 48 min

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Takahachi Bakery
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$40
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.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$70
7 - 10 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Day 7
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$68

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$ 39

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
31 - 38 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
44 - 53 min

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Izakaya Toribar
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$34
11 - 14 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Free
Day 8
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$168

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$ 17

31 Street Broadway Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
27 - 33 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
12 - 17 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$88
4 - 5 min

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Jongro BBQ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44

Budget breakdown: $1651 In total

Activities & Food:$1442
Transport:$209