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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Juan Pablo Velásquez

13 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like La Colombe Torrefaction and Birch Coffee, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

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Day 1

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$100

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$ 3

La Colombe Torrefaction

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

10 - 15 min

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Top of The Rock

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$40

11 - 14 min

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Empire State Building

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$52

Day 2

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$58

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$ 3

Takahachi Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

14 - 17 min

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Vessel

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 3

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$32

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$ 6

Intelligentsia Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$7

4 - 5 min

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The High Line

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 4

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$87

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$ 3

Black Fox Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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Madison Square Garden

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

16 - 20 min

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Rockefeller Center

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

Day 5

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$43

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$ 6

Tina's Cuban Cuisine

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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Times Square

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Yankee Stadium

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$33

Day 6

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$41

Birch Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

14 - 21 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Day 7

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$9

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$ 3

Orwasher's Bakery

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

7 - 9 min

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Central Park

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $392 In total

Activities & Food:$370

Transport:$22