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8-Day New York Adventure: Explore the Big Apple in Style

Seidy Rodriguez

Seidy Rodriguez

22 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Join us as we explore the best of the Big Apple!

Day 1
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$52

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$ 17

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
12 - 18 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
Day 2
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$54

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$ 17

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
2 - 3 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
12 - 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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Day 3
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$133

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$ 22

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 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
15 - 18 min

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Sushi By Bou
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$24
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$95
Day 4
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$123

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$ 22

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
6 - 9 min

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Fraunces Tavern
Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Ellis Island
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$63
14 - 17 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$36
Day 5
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$93

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$ 11

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
4 - 6 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$48
7 - 10 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 6
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$112

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$ 28

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
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
13 - 16 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$40
37 - 45 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$50
Day 7
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$122

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$ 17

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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
$18
36 - 53 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
25 - 38 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$70
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$34
Day 8
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$66

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$ 22

Aloft New York Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Villabate Alba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
23 - 28 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
34 - 41 min

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River Deli
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
11 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $909 In total

Activities & Food:$755
Transport:$154