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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Gise Sarwer

Gise Sarwer

22 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$84

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$ 9

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 2
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$210

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$105
12 - 17 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$105
Day 3
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$276

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$ 25

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$38
9 - 11 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$154
15 - 18 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 4
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$81

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
4 - 5 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 5
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$146

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$ 9

The Jewish Museum
Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$68
13 - 16 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Keens Steakhouse
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Day 6
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$81

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
11 - 16 min

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Jacob's Pickles
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 7
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$108

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$ 25

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
28 - 34 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1051 In total

Activities & Food:$985
Transport:$66