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New York Adventure: 5 Days of Exploration

Betsica Rios

Betsica Rios

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor delicious meals, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Day 1
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$107

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$ 25

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
4 - 6 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
14 - 17 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 6 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$45
Day 2
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$237

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$ 17

Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$45
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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$86
10 - 12 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$49
16 - 20 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$57
Day 3
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$93

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$ 17

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$21
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Day 4
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$180

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$ 25

Joe's Italian Deli
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$36
12 - 15 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$105
26 - 32 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$39
Day 5
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$237

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$ 17

Ruby's Cafe - Soho
Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local produce balanced with Australian culinary influences.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
4 - 6 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$146
10 - 12 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
24 - 35 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Ix Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60

Budget breakdown: $952 In total

Activities & Food:$853
Transport:$99