8 Days in the Concrete Jungle 🗽

Maria Ysabel Polanco Martinez

9 Dec 2023

Embark on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy, culture, and culinary delights of NYC!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers, Broadway, and Tapas Galore!

$592

$ 22

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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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$160

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$144

4 - 5 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$176

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 2Parks, Delis, and Stunning Views

$408

$ 66

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$112

9 - 14 min

Directions

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$156

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$140

Day 3Reflection, Bridges, and Authentic Hot Pot

$412

$ 55

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$132

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$128

12 - 18 min

Directions

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$40

14 - 17 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 4Lady Liberty, Food Markets, and Iconic Landmarks

$532

$ 55

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$208

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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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...

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$108

Day 5Wildlife, Art, and Cultural Exploration

$552

$ 77

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$80

8 - 10 min

Directions

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$120

22 - 27 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$132

26 - 32 min

Directions

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$104

Day 6Zoos, Parks, and Global Cuisine

$424

$ 44

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$136

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$104

18 - 22 min

Directions

Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$40

11 - 16 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$144

Day 7Museums, Sushi, and Theatrical Delights

$776

$ 44

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

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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$120

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$120

8 - 11 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

5 - 8 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$132

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$144

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.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$144

Day 8Cathedrals, Skyline Views, and Bagels for Days

$568

$ 22

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions