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

María del Carmen Flores Serrano

María del Carmen Flores Serrano

19 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$106

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$ 17

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$70
Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$24

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$ 11

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$24

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$ 22

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
51 - 62 min

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Directions

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
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Shukette
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$86

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$ 17

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$48

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$ 11

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
6 - 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$40

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$ 17

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
18 - 27 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
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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$40
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$34

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$ 11

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$34
HI New York City Hostel
Bunk-bed dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a sunken patio & garden, a cafe bar & organized nights out.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $467 In total

Activities & Food:$362
Transport:$105