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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

Luis Leal

Luis Leal

9 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delicious treats, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Day 1
+

$96

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$ 22

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
7 - 10 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$80
10 - 15 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.
No time set
Free
Day 2
+

$86

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$ 11

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$56
Day 3
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$34

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$ 22

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
7 - 9 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
Free
21 - 26 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$20
Day 4
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$84

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$ 11

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
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
$60
Day 5
+

$124

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$ 17

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 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
8 - 12 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
$104
Day 6
+

$102

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$ 17

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
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
$80
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 7
+

$18

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$ 22

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
8 - 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
Free
21 - 26 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 8
+

$96

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$ 11

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
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
$66
Day 9
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$102

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$ 17

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
11 - 16 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$78
Day 10
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$76

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$ 17

Pod 51

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Usagi NY
The Cafe features a special blend coffee from 95 RPM Coffee Roasters, tea menu selections from Ippodo, an authentic Japanese tea house from Kyoto.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
9 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
34 - 41 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$50

Budget breakdown: $983 In total

Activities & Food:$818
Transport:$165