7 Days in the Big Apple!

Paul Hansen

8 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Culinary Delights

$483

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$57

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$120

2 - 3 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$120

6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$108

9 - 14 min

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Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$78

Day 2From Chelsea Market to the Empire State

$414

$ 25

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$69

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$84

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$156

3 - 4 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$105

Day 3Coffee, Baseball, and Bright Lights

$342

$ 25

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$63

9 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$99

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$96

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 4Bridges, Memorials, and Italian Flavors

$333

$ 25

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Contemporary Coffee Shop, Bar, and restaurant on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$66

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$99

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$87

4 - 6 min

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Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 5Cocktails, History, and Barbecue Bliss

$315

$ 50

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$75

17 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$87

39 - 47 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 6Art, Coffee, and Fine Dining

$303

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Our passionate team here at Bibble & Sip strives to serve the finest gourmet coffee, espresso, and pastries. Trained in French Confectionery and inspired by Asian flavors, our savory treats hope to bring you the best of both worlds.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

8 - 12 min

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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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$90

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$78

4 - 5 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...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 7Central Park Strolls and Cultural Gems

$348

$ 42

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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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$63

8 - 12 min

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