8 Days in the Concrete Jungle: A New York Adventure

Diana Carolina Osorio Montilla

8 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$58

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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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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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$40

4 - 5 min

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Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

Day 2

$47

$ 6

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

32 - 39 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 3

$12

$ 6

Historic colonial farmhouse with 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$12

Day 4

$48

$ 9

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

17 - 21 min

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American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

10 - 15 min

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Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$24

$ 6

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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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

10 - 15 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$20

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

12 - 17 min

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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 7

$27

$ 6

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

36 - 44 min

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Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$17

Day 8

$51

$ 3