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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Agnès López

Agnès López

14 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$93

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$ 33

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$54
Takahachi Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$39
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$168

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$ 25

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
28 - 41 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
25 - 38 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Kiki's
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
Michaeli Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$57
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$108

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$ 33

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
2 - 3 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
Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
Los Mariscos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$264

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$ 17

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$132
5 - 8 min

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Directions

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$132

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$ 17

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 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
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$275

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$ 17

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

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
Free
10 - 15 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$143
9 - 14 min

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Directions

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$60
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$102

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$ 17

Best Western Gregory Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Jacob's Pickles
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$51
Orwasher's Bakery
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
$51
Best Western Gregory Hotel
Unpretentious hotel featuring laid-back rooms & suites, plus a cocktail lounge & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1299 In total

Activities & Food:$1142
Transport:$157