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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Agustina Gardon

Agustina Gardon

6 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$94

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$ 28

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$38
15 - 18 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$56
Day 2
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$214

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$ 28

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Matchaful
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$46
5 - 8 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
$20
11 - 14 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$78
18 - 22 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
26 - 39 min

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Juliana's Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70
Day 3
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$284

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$ 11

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$42
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$104
12 - 18 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$88
4 - 5 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
Day 4
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$246

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$ 22

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Hall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$44
6 - 9 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
$78
24 - 29 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
$70
9 - 14 min

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Shake Shack
Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54
Day 5
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$168

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$ 17

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Two Hands Restaurant & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
12 - 17 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$66
12 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Day 6
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$232

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$ 28

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
2 - 3 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$60
16 - 20 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$82
13 - 16 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$54
Day 7
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$2304

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$ 11

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Sarabeth's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$42
2 - 3 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$2190
5 - 8 min

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Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Day 8
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$238

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$ 11

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street
Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$50
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 - 12:00 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$66
4 - 6 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$60
4 - 6 min

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Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$62
Day 9
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$262

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$ 11

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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The Rainbow Room
Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$40
5 - 8 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$80
2 - 3 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$80
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$62
Day 10
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$118

YMCA NY

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Barney Greengrass
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
12 - 17 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
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70

Budget breakdown: $4325 In total

Activities & Food:$4160
Transport:$165