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5 Days in the Big Apple

ana lisa polanco rodriguez

ana lisa polanco rodriguez

5 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and mouthwatering culinary delights. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Day 1From Bakeries to Bridges
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$59

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$ 6

Takahachi Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$33
14 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Art, Coffee, and City Views
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$184

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$ 6

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
12 - 18 min

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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
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$40
2 - 3 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$40
25 - 30 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
No time set
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$33
11 - 16 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
No time set
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$44
Day 3Liberty, Parks, and Baseball
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$54

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$ 17

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
13 - 16 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
10 - 12 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
33 - 40 min

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Shukette
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
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
8 - 12 min

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

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
No time set
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Museums, Times Square, and BBQ
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$192

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$ 14

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
14 - 17 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
9 - 11 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Jongro BBQ
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$52
8 - 12 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.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
No time set
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$41
27 - 33 min

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.
No time set
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$33
Day 5Pastries, Wildlife, and Cultural Gems
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$64

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$ 3

Artuso Pastry Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
35 - 42 min

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Jacob's Pickles
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $597 In total

Activities & Food:$553
Transport:$44