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New York Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

Laura Romera

Laura Romera

8 Oct 2023

Embark on an exciting 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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$314

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$ 22

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
16 - 23 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
9 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$190
2 - 3 min

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Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$72
4 - 5 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Cava
Create flavorful grain bowls, salads, and pitas and pair with house-made juices and other local treats.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$564

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$ 55

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
37 - 56 min

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$400
33 - 40 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
24 - 29 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$88
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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
River Deli
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$76
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$148

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$ 55

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Barclays Center
Home to the Brooklyn Nets basketball games, plus a venue for concerts & boxing matches.
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$4
33 - 40 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$48
30 - 36 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
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
$96
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$689

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$ 44

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$50
10 - 12 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$205
6 - 9 min

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Takahachi Bakery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$72
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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$170
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.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$140
Los Tacos No. 1
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$52
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$354

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$ 44

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$96
11 - 16 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
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.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
$190
Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$68
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$228

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$ 33

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Staten Island Ferry Terminal
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$80
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
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$80
12 - 17 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$68
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$156

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$ 44

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
22 - 27 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$68
8 - 12 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$88
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
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$176

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$ 44

Brooklyn Way Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$88
3 - 4 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$88
Brooklyn Way Hotel
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed property offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a sauna & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $2970 In total

Activities & Food:$2629
Transport:$341