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8 Days in New York: A Journey of Discovery

Laura Gouveia

Laura Gouveia

6 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1
+

$128

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
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
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$56
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$126

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 16 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 - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
Maison Pickle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$110

·

$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$56
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$112

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 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...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$54
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$173

·

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 6 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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$63
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Heidi's House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
Boqueria UES
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 in NYC's Upper East Side.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$52
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$201

·

$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 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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$95
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$200

·

$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$197

·

$ 22

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
Hometown Bar-B-Que
Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Bright quarters in a polished high-rise hotel with a sleek restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1345 In total

Activities & Food:$1246
Transport:$99