7 Days in the Big Apple

Bennet Doden

4 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 7-day itinerary will immerse you in the city's rich culture, history, and breathtaking views.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From the Battery to the Bridge

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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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.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Parks, Memorials, and Lady Liberty

$68

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$33

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

Day 3Skyscrapers, Stations, and Sacred Sights

$52

$ 3

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$52

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Castles, Art, and Market Delights

$84

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

8 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Sports, Landmarks, and Aviation Wonders

$144

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$33

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$40

15 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$35

17 - 21 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

Day 6Elevated Walkways, Green Oasis, and Wildlife

$34

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

Directions

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

Day 7Panoramic Views, Art Treasures, and Park Serenity

$70

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

35 - 42 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $499 In total

Activities & Food:$452

Transport:$47