7 Days in the Big Apple!

Mitcho Bouzaid

27 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure that will leave you craving for more!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Culinary Delights

$160

$ 22

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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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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$160

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Exploring History and Soaring Heights

$352

$ 22

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$144

17 - 21 min

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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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$208

Day 3Bridging the Gap and Paying Tribute

$288

$ 33

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$132

4 - 5 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

No time set

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$156

Day 4Lady Liberty and Urban Glamour

$260

$ 22

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

48 - 58 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$160

Day 5Artistic Marvels and Sports Fever

$252

$ 33

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$120

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$132

Day 6Serenity in the Heart of the City

$ 22

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Artistic Treasures and Bright Lights

$120

$ 22

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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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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$120

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1608 In total

Activities & Food:$1432

Transport:$176