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New York Adventure: 11 Days of Exploration

Julián Caicedo

Julián Caicedo

24 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

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Day 1
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$85

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$ 11

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
33 - 40 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
9 - 11 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$35
21 - 26 min

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Villabate Alba
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 2
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$64

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$ 9

Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Barboncino Pizza & Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
33 - 40 min

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MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Top Quality
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 3
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$64

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$ 6

Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$31
4 - 6 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$141

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$ 9

Neue Galerie New York
Refined museum dedicated to German & Austrian art & design with a focus on the early 20th century.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$28
16 - 20 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
4 - 6 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 - 4:30 PM
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$44
25 - 30 min

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New Museum
Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$23
2 - 3 min

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Prince Street Pizza
Located in the heart of SoHo and featuring a traditional exposed brick décor and seating for twelve, the restaurant will offer curb side pick up allowing customers to drive or bike up to the storefront and have their order brought out to them.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 5
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$72

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$ 11

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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New-York Historical Society
West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$28
6 - 8 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
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.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$110

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$ 9

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
14 - 17 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$41
10 - 12 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Daily Provisions
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$17
Day 7
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$63

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$ 9

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Daily Provisions
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$17
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$29
9 - 14 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$17
Day 8
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$84

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$ 9

The Noguchi Museum
Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
26 - 32 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
11 - 14 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
12 - 18 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Daily Provisions
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 9
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$105

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$ 11

New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
32 - 39 min

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El Museo del Barrio
Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$11
30 - 36 min

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Tino's Delicatessen
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
15 - 18 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$35
14 - 17 min

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Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 10
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$97

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$ 11

George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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The Met Cloisters
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$31
22 - 27 min

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Sottocasa Pizzeria
Fresh ingredients, wood fired oven imported from Napoli, and authentic flavors: this is what pizza is for us. Simple and Delicious. Benvenuto!
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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The Studio Museum in Harlem
Paintings, photos & other works by artists of African descent, as well as programs & workshops.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$9
26 - 32 min

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Museum of the Moving Image
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$19
6 - 9 min

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Pye Boat Noodle
Pye Boat Noodle brings delicious noodle soups and street food from the canal boats of Thailand to the neighborhood of Astoria, NY.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$20
Day 11
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$48

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$ 6

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
43 - 52 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
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The Edge Harlem
Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $1026 In total

Activities & Food:$929
Transport:$97