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8 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Dean Stanley

Dean Stanley

16 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement, culture, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$128

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$ 28

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
Pisticci
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$126

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$ 11

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Shukette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$122

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$ 11

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$58
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$110

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$ 17

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

The Lobster Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$293

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$ 6

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$88
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$95
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$58
Nobu Fifty Seven
As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$52
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$106

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$ 17

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$52
Thai Villa
Savour remarkable Thai cooking in an old-world setting.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$130

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$ 22

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Directions

Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Fraunces Tavern
Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
Juice Press
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$134

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$ 17

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

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
5 - 8 min

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Directions

New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
Pisillo Italian Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square
Polished quarters in a modern hotel offering a gym & 2 eateries, plus a lounge with a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1276 In total

Activities & Food:$1149
Transport:$127