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3-Day Adventure in New York: Exploring the Best of the Big Apple

Carolina Reyes

Carolina Reyes

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. From Central Park to Times Square, the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building, this itinerary has it all!

Day 1
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$189

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$ 55

Hotel Hayden

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Hotel Hayden
Colorful rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a Greek restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$72
10 - 12 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$65
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Hotel Hayden
Colorful rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a Greek restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$429

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$ 55

Hotel Hayden

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Hotel Hayden
Colorful rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a Greek restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$115
20 - 24 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$190
18 - 27 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$48
10 - 12 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Kiki's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$76
Hotel Hayden
Colorful rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a Greek restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$609

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$ 66

Hotel Hayden

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Hotel Hayden
Colorful rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a Greek restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$200
18 - 22 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$140
12 - 15 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
34 - 41 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$125
Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$96
Hotel Hayden
Colorful rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a Greek restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1403 In total

Activities & Food:$1227
Transport:$176