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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Javier García

2 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with delicious food, breathtaking views, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$88

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$ 6

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

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$16

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

River Deli

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

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$92

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$ 6

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Würstbar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 3

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$82

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$ 6

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 4

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$86

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$ 11

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Kiki's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

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$195

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$95

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Jongro BBQ

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

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Jongro BBQ

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

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$206

Takahachi Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$70

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

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$149

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$ 17

Court Street Grocers Hero Shop

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Hometown Bar-B-Que

Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 8

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$110

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$ 6

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 9

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$125

Black Fox Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Vessel

Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Vitos Slices And Ices

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Shukette

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 10

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$102

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$ 22

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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$26

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Empanadas Cafe

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Forest Hills Station House

The Best Bar in Forest Hills with rotating draft beer, signature cocktails , upscale pub fare, and an awesome outdoor patio.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1306 In total

Activities & Food:$1235

Transport:$72