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9 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Dr Juan J Fumero

28 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$26

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal

Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$26

Day 2

+

$38

·

$ 6

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Belvedere Castle

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Daily Provisions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$38

Day 3

+

$48

·

$ 6

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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge

Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 38 min

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Directions

Kiki's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$48

Day 4

+

$26

·

$ 11

Loeb Boathouse

American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

48 - 58 min

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Directions

Chrysler Building

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Fraunces Tavern

Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$26

Day 5

+

$40

Chelsea Market

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Little Island

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$40

Day 6

+

$48

·

$ 11

Washington Square Park

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building

Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Riverside Park

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Pisticci

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$48

Day 7

+

$34

Hudson River Park Trust

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Daily Provisions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$34

Day 8

+

$104

·

$ 11

The Met Cloisters

Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

10 - 12 min

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Directions

George Washington Bridge

Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

So Kong Dong Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$44

Day 9

+

$0

Budget breakdown: $408 In total

Activities & Food:$364

Transport:$44