NYC Adventure

Jessica Payer

13 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Yankee Stadium, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Sushi By Bou, Quality Bistro

$120

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

No time set

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$120

10 - 15 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Artistic Marvels and Park Bliss

$279

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$90

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$84

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$105

Day 3Culture, Views, and Culinary Delights

$390

$ 9

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

23 - 28 min

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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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$120

6 - 9 min

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Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$96

4 - 5 min

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As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 4Parks, Markets, and Gastronomic Adventures

$198

$ 33

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

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 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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$30

18 - 22 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$87

18 - 22 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 5Remembering History and Savoring BBQ

$339

$ 33

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$99

25 - 30 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$87

39 - 47 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

17 - 21 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 6Discovering the Sea, the Sky, and Urban Oases

$267

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$108

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$78

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 7Sports, Skyscrapers, and Pizza Perfection

$456

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$105

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$156

35 - 42 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$87

12 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 8Nature Retreat and Exquisite Fare

$231

$ 9