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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Lina

2 Oct 2023

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Join me on an exciting 8-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. Indulge in delicious breakfasts at local gems such as Hole In The Wall, Usagi NY, and Black Fox Coffee. Immerse yourself in art and culture at The Museum of Modern Art and explore the beauty of Central Park. Get ready for an unforgettable journey in the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1

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$32

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$ 11

Hole In The Wall

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

13 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

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$60

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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$60

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

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Free

Day 3

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$193

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$ 11

Black Fox Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

10 - 12 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$165

Day 4

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$48

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

7 - 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 - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

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$165

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

14 - 21 min

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The Museum of Modern Art

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$125

Day 6

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$44

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$ 11

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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$44

6 - 8 min

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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

Day 7

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$161

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$ 11

Sam A.M.

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

12 - 15 min

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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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$125

Day 8

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$0

Budget breakdown: $747 In total

Activities & Food:$703

Transport:$44