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8 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey Through New York City

Aidyn Andino

Aidyn Andino

7 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 8 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$260

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
Free
7 - 10 min

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Keens Steakhouse
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$144
11 - 16 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$116
Day 2
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$252

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$ 11

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$112
5 - 8 min

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Sonnyboy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$140
Day 3
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$240

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
Free
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Lobster Club
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$128
10 - 15 min

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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
$112
Day 4
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$224

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$116
4 - 5 min

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Maison Pickle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$108
Day 5
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$410

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$190
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$116
8 - 12 min

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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...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$104
Day 6
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$352

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$140
7 - 10 min

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Pisillo Italian Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$104
4 - 6 min

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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
$108
Day 7
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$260

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$ 22

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Juliana's Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$116
13 - 16 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
$144
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $2031 In total

Activities & Food:$1998
Transport:$33