A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Alex Verduzco

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. Immerse yourself in art and culture at renowned museums such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. Explore the beauty of Central Park and take in breathtaking views from the Top of The Rock. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$95

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$95

Day 2

$25

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$63

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$58

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$58

12 - 18 min

Directions

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$33

$ 11

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

7 - 9 min

Directions

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$165

$ 11

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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$95

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$70

Day 7

$63

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

Budget breakdown: $539 In total

Activities & Food:$500

Transport:$39