5 Days in the Big Apple!

Vimal Entertainments

15 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of New York City. Get ready for a thrilling journey filled with culture, history, and mouthwatering food!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Wax Figures, and City Lights

$464

$ 66

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

6 - 9 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$176

4 - 6 min

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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

25 - 30 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

12 - 15 min

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Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$132

33 - 40 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$52

17 - 21 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Art, Nature, and Tacos Galore

$464

$ 66

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

14 - 21 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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$120

16 - 20 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$48

6 - 9 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$160

11 - 16 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$76

14 - 21 min

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

No time set

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Free

28 - 34 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

No time set

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Free

35 - 42 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 3Cuban Delights, Skyline Views, and Artistic Treasures

$800

$ 66

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$208

13 - 16 min

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Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$160

17 - 21 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

8 - 12 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$120

19 - 23 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$96

8 - 11 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$140

36 - 44 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 4Coffee, Markets, and Remembrance

$656

$ 55

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

4 - 6 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

11 - 14 min

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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

14 - 17 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

7 - 10 min

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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$132

12 - 17 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$96

12 - 18 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

No time set

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$156

26 - 32 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

No time set

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$112

Day 5Brunch, Landmarks, and Elevated Walks

$500

$ 88

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

14 - 17 min

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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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$100

56 - 68 min

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Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

23 - 28 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$96

18 - 27 min

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