NYC Adventure: 9 Days of Discovery

Alexander Sieg

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through the best spots to eat, explore, and immerse yourself in the Big Apple's rich culture.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Markets, and Skyline Views

$376

$ 22

Cafe by day, cocktail lounge by night. Coffee always available.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$76

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$40

14 - 17 min

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Richly artisanal food that engages all of your senses with vibrant color and fresh flavor. Our team have crafted a menu that needs to be tasted to be believed.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$144

12 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Welcome to New York, NY Whole Foods Market! Whole Foods is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

Day 2Bakeries, Museums, and Garden Wonders

$604

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$92

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$144

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$140

10 - 15 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$112

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

Day 3Parks, Bridges, and Deli Delights

$324

$ 33

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$84

15 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$128

8 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 4Historic Bars, Memorials, and Waterfront Bliss

$444

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$88

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$132

7 - 10 min

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Welcome to New York, NY Whole Foods Market! Whole Foods is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$116

26 - 32 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 5International Flavors and Iconic Landmarks

$628

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

13 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$100

58 - 70 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$208

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

5 - 8 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$104

Day 6Tapas, Times Square, and Bagel Bliss

$444

$ 33

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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$104

13 - 16 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$160

19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 7Fine Dining, Art, and Cityscape Views

$624

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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$84

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$160

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$120

12 - 17 min

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Welcome to New York, NY Whole Foods Market! Whole Foods is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

10 - 15 min

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Richly artisanal food that engages all of your senses with vibrant color and fresh flavor. Our team have crafted a menu that needs to be tasted to be believed.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$144

Day 8Bakeries, Parks, and Wildlife Encounters

$504

$ 44

Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

15 - 18 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$136

29 - 35 min

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Indian Road Cafe is your Inwood neighborhood gathering place for craft beer, wine, espresso, & fresh seasonal fare in a cozy spot on the edge of Manhattan.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$144

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$124

Day 9Brunch, Museums, and Latin Fusion

$448

$ 33

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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$80

8 - 12 min

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