8 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Begoña Alvarez

20 Nov 2023

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure filled with breathtaking views, mouthwatering cuisine, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers & Sushi Sensations

$314

$ 17

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

9 - 14 min

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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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

Day 2Bright Lights & Bagel Delights

$126

$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3Market Marvels & Pizza Paradise

$192

$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

14 - 21 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Artistic Wonders & Culinary Delights

$252

$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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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

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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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

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$54

Day 5Sports Thrills & Deli Feasts

$176

$ 22

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

32 - 39 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6Serene Parks & Pizza Perfection

$106

$ 22

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

12 - 15 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7Cultural Treasures & Spanish Tapas

$190

$ 17

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

5 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

2 - 3 min

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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 in NYC's Upper East Side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8Historic Remembrance & BBQ Bliss

$250

$ 28

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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