A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Kathy Aleman Gonzalez

8 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 7 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$173

$ 11

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$95

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$74

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$96

$ 11

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$76

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$26

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$203

$ 17

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$70

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$208

$ 11

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

High-rise lodging in the heart of Times Square, with city views, a sleek bar & a laid-back eatery.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local produce balanced with Australian culinary influences.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

3 - 4 min

Directions

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$98

4 - 5 min

Directions

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is a nonprofit bookstore, cafe, and event space. All proceeds from every show you attend and everything you buy, down to a record and a PBR, go directly to our mission of fighting AIDS and homelessness.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40