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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Semir Horoz

Semir Horoz

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to cultural gems like the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$140

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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$140
Day 2
+

$125

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
Day 3
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$0

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$ 11

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 11

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$190

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$190
Day 6
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$0

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$ 11

Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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

Budget breakdown: $488 In total

Activities & Food:$455
Transport:$33