A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Ludys Lopez

1 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

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Day 1

$18

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 2

$44

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

25 - 30 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

14 - 21 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$87

$ 3

Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$28

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

10 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$18

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$24

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 6

$20

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $238 In total

Activities & Food:$211

Transport:$28