7 Days in New York: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Javier M. Vaquero

16 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Explore iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, indulge in delicious eats at Katz's Delicatessen and Nobu Fifty Seven, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1

$166

$ 28

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Cafe by day, cocktail lounge by night. Coffee always available.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

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

26 - 32 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

13 - 20 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2

$238

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

8 - 12 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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$66

11 - 16 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$56

9 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3

$304

$ 22

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

15 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

43 - 52 min

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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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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

11 - 16 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

22 - 27 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$72

10 - 15 min

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Craft Beer, Draft Cocktails & Food

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

$302

$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street

Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

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

28 - 34 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$66

31 - 38 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$80

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

$394

$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Our mantra is simple, Eat good food and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$70

10 - 15 min

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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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$104

20 - 24 min

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As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6

$290

$ 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

11 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$68

35 - 42 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$80

8 - 11 min

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Richly artisanal food that engages all of your senses with vibrant color and fresh flavor. Our team have crafted a menu that needs to be tasted to be believed.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7

$172

$ 11

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

8 - 12 min

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