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10 Days in New York: A Journey of Lights and Adventure

GABRIELA ARAUS

GABRIELA ARAUS

6 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with this thrilling 10-day itinerary. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the rich culture and diverse attractions of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$128

Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
8 - 12 min

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Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 2
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$151

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$ 22

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Roosevelt Island
Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$25
6 - 8 min

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Aoyu Sushi
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$56
20 - 24 min

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Zero Otto Nove
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 3
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$122

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$ 11

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
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Free
25 - 30 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Aki Sushi
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
7 - 9 min

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The Lobster Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Day 4
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$182

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$ 11

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
39 - 47 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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The Lobster Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
9 - 11 min

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Keens Steakhouse
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5
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$288

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$98
10 - 15 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
5 - 8 min

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Hard Rock Cafe
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$80
7 - 10 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 6
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$144

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$ 22

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
33 - 40 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$52
10 - 12 min

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Lioni Italian Heroes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 7
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$200

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$ 11

New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
33 - 40 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
40 - 59 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 39 min

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Juliana's Pizza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$58
12 - 15 min

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Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 8
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$232

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$ 17

Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Balthazar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$72
3 - 4 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$98
4 - 5 min

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Rubirosa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 9
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$235

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$ 11

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
20 - 24 min

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SPYSCAPE
Interactive spy-themed experiences, plus a museum with spy gadgets & historic artifacts.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$86
12 - 15 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$62
4 - 5 min

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Maison Pickle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 10
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$312

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$ 6

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
Indoor park with coasters & character-themed rides, plus casual eats & attractions for toddlers.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$126
40 - 48 min

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Little Italy
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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Despaña
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$66
4 - 5 min

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Thai Diner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70

Budget breakdown: $2103 In total

Activities & Food:$1993
Transport:$110