10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

Santiago Correa

9 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with this 10-day itinerary. Discover iconic landmarks, explore beautiful parks, visit world-class museums, and indulge in the city's diverse culinary scene. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$25

$ 22

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

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Day 2

$258

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

3 - 4 min

Directions

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$85

2 - 3 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$103

12 - 15 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$160

$ 17

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$98

28 - 34 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$63

Day 4

$150

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

52 - 63 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$88

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 17

Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$63

$ 11

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$63

4 - 6 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$58

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$58

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$158

$ 6

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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$63

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$95

10 - 15 min

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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$120

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$95

9 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Day 10

$ 17

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 41 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1111 In total

Activities & Food:$990

Transport:$121