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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Elaine Mx

Elaine Mx

6 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, visit world-class museums, and indulge in delicious delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$208

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$ 22

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$208
9 - 14 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$160

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$ 55

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$160
Day 3
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$112

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$ 44

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$112
16 - 20 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 55

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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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
19 - 23 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 33

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Central Park
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
29 - 35 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 33

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
40 - 59 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $722 In total

Activities & Food:$480
Transport:$242