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9 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Daniel Moreno

Daniel Moreno

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, and awe-inspiring sights of the Big Apple.

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Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Lower Manhattan
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$168

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$ 33

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$56
49 - 59 min

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River Deli
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 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
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$26
34 - 41 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
No time set
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$50
Day 2From Brooklyn Bridge to Delicatessen Delights
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$218

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$ 33

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$90
8 - 10 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
11 - 14 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$66
62 - 75 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3Honoring History and Savoring Culinary Delights
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$158

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$ 22

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
35 - 42 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
54 - 65 min

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Ix Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
12 - 17 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$20
13 - 20 min

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East Wind Snack Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4Immersing in Art, Culture, and Breathtaking Views
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$238

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$ 22

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$88
13 - 16 min

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Chelsea Market
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
21 - 26 min

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Breads Bakery
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...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
4 - 5 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$80
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
Day 5Discovering Architectural Marvels and Iconic Eateries
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$162

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$ 22

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
37 - 45 min

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George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$60
30 - 36 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
Day 6Unleashing Your Inner Explorer in Museums and Parks
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$216

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$ 28

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
21 - 26 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$72
9 - 11 min

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Shukette
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Loring Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7Unforgettable Experiences in Midtown Manhattan
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$258

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$ 22

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
18 - 22 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$80
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Museum of the City of New York
Photos, maps & other artifacts trace NYC history from its 16th-century birth to the present day.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$40
10 - 12 min

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Marinara Pizza
At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 8Strolling through Parks, Museums, and Bakery Delights
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$140

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$ 22

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$60
8 - 10 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 9Conquering the City's Skyline and Iconic Landmarks
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$182

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$ 11

Hotel Shocard

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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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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$104
59 - 71 min

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Queens Museum
Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
33 - 40 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
2 - 3 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34

Budget breakdown: $1955 In total

Activities & Food:$1740
Transport:$215