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8 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Victor Gonzalez

Victor Gonzalez

22 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the bustling streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Savory Delights
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$294

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$ 9

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
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$120
2 - 3 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$120
20 - 24 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 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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$54
Day 2From Lady Liberty to Urban Oasis
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$66

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$ 17

Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 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
8 - 10 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
Day 3Awe-inspiring Monuments and Culinary Delights
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$219

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$ 17

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
40 - 48 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$108
11 - 16 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
Day 4Artistic Wonders and Iconic Landmarks
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$249

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$ 17

The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$90
13 - 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$105
23 - 28 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
18 - 27 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Bright Lights and Spiritual Serenity
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$72

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
12 - 17 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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$72
Day 6Sports Legends and Wildlife Encounters
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$261

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$ 17

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$99
20 - 24 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$102
12 - 15 min

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Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
Day 7Nature's Retreat and Artistic Treasures
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$141

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
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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$90
8 - 11 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$51
Day 8Majestic Views and Historical Reflections
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$309

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$ 9

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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$156
21 - 26 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$99
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $1694 In total

Activities & Food:$1611
Transport:$83