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5 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Nicola Putt

8 Dec 2023

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Join me on an exhilarating 5-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the energy of the Big Apple. Get ready for a whirlwind of culture, cuisine, and unforgettable experiences!

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Viator

Day 1Taste of Cuba and Sky-High Views

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$294

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$ 33

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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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$156

10 - 12 min

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The High Line

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Jajaja

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

11 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Two Hands

Two Hands cafe is a place where anyone from anywhere can come and enjoy the welcoming environment, top-notch coffee and tasty health-conscious food.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 2Artistic Delights and Culinary Bliss

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$333

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$ 9

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Rockefeller Center

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$120

6 - 9 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$90

11 - 16 min

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P.S. Kitchen

Richly artisanal food that engages all of your senses with vibrant color and fresh flavor. Our team have crafted a menu that needs to be tasted to be believed.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

13 - 16 min

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Franchia

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 3Bakery Hopping and Statue Gazing

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$204

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$ 33

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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$21

6 - 8 min

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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

39 - 47 min

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Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

Serving a full menu of our vegan and classic ice creams, housemade vegan chocolate chip cookies, sundaes and milkshakes along with coffee and tea.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

39 - 47 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$75

30 - 36 min

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Smile To Go

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Indulging in Art and Heavenly Bagels

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$219

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$ 17

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

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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$90

10 - 12 min

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Peacefood Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

11 - 14 min

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Absolute Bagels

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 5Times Square Thrills and Memorial Reflections

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$261

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$ 25

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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Times Square

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Le Botaniste

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

11 - 14 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$99

13 - 16 min

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Two Hands

Two Hands cafe is a place where anyone from anywhere can come and enjoy the welcoming environment, top-notch coffee and tasty health-conscious food.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1427 In total

Activities & Food:$1311

Transport:$116