8 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Maria Alejandra Vazquez

23 Nov 2023

Join me on an exhilarating 8-day adventure through the bustling streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the best attractions, mouthwatering delicacies, and unforgettable experiences the Big Apple has to offer. Get ready to be captivated by the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers, Wax Figures, and Neon Lights

$168

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$80

12 - 18 min

Directions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$88

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Delis, Bridges, and Parks Galore

$78

$ 33

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$78

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Reflections, Bridges, and Urban Oases

$86

$ 22

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Art, Markets, and Majestic Landmarks

$154

$ 28

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

40 - 48 min

Directions

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$104

Day 5Wildlife, Museums, and Sports

$166

$ 22

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

14 - 17 min

Directions

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

19 - 23 min

Directions

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$66

35 - 42 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Zoos, Parks, and Architectural Marvels

$88

$ 22

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

Directions

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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$68

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

Day 7Artistic Masterpieces, Legendary Performances, and Historic Exhibits

$258

$ 17

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

Directions

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

4 - 6 min

Directions

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$66

26 - 32 min

Directions

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

18 - 22 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$60

Day 8Cathedrals, Arenas, and Elevated Gardens

$150

$ 11

Shoreham Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

12 - 18 min

Directions

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$80

Budget breakdown: $1302 In total

Activities & Food:$1148

Transport:$154