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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City's Best Sights

Ronald Garcia (Ronny)

29 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 22

140 W 28th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge

Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

24 - 35 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$104

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$ 6

140 W 28th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building

Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Madison Square Park

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Chrysler Building

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$104

Day 3

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$0

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$ 28

140 W 28th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

George Washington Bridge

Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

Day 4

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$190

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$ 22

140 W 28th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Wollman Rink

This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$74

19 - 23 min

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Directions

The Met Cloisters

Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

20 - 24 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

Day 5

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$20

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$ 22

140 W 28th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Loeb Boathouse

American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

Day 6

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$66

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$ 17

140 W 28th St

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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

10 - 12 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$66

12 - 17 min

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Directions

The Battery

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $496 In total

Activities & Food:$380

Transport:$116