A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Julio Cesar Henao

5 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 6-day itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, breathtaking views, and mouthwatering cuisine of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1

$292

$ 44

The Pearl Hotel New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$115

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$65

8 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$140

$ 44

The Pearl Hotel New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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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

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 - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$427

$ 22

The Pearl Hotel New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 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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$125

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$190

4 - 5 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$298

$ 55

The Pearl Hotel New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$190

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$244

$ 44

The Pearl Hotel New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

24 - 35 min

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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

15 - 18 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$140

7 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$104

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$438

$ 44

The Pearl Hotel New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$125

7 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$205

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Straightforward quarters in a sleek hotel with a restaurant/bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2092 In total

Activities & Food:$1839

Transport:$253