7 Days in the Big Apple

Albert Nunez

1 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, indulge in delicious eats, and create unforgettable memories.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Deli Delights and Brooklyn Bridge Bliss

$39

$ 11

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

18 - 27 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2History, Liberty, and Finger-Lickin' BBQ

$104

$ 14

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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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

17 - 21 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

14 - 17 min

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Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

38 - 46 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Market Magic and Sky-High Thrills

$79

$ 9

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

14 - 21 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Times Square Glitz and Sushi Sensations

$89

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$40

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Cuban Delights and Skyline Splendor

$150

$ 9

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

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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$52

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

11 - 16 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6Coffee, Art, and Cathedral Charm

$118

$ 11

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 7Baking Bliss and Central Park Serenity

$43

$ 9

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 8 min

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