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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Gregory MacKay

16 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 and Times Square to hidden gems like Katz's Delicatessen and Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the diverse culture, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 6

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

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Yankee Stadium

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$33

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$ 6

Rockefeller Center

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Central Park Zoo

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$33

Day 3

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$95

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$ 6

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

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock

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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$95

Day 4

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$120

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$ 11

Brooklyn Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 5

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$88

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$ 6

Liberty State Park

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

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Madison Square Park

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$88

Day 6

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$0

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

8 - 11 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

+

$58

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$ 6

American Museum of Natural History

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$58

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

Budget breakdown: $432 In total

Activities & Food:$393

Transport:$39