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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Marlene Henriquez

Marlene Henriquez

13 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 rich culture of the Big Apple.

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Viator

Day 1
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$39

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$ 9

Absolute Bagels
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$13
Day 2
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$129

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$ 11

Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$31
8 - 11 min

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Sushi By Bou
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$31
10 - 12 min

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Loring Place
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$19
4 - 5 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$120

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$ 14

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
14 - 17 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$41
8 - 10 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$35
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$94

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$ 9

Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$29
17 - 21 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
Day 5
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$102

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$ 6

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
15 - 22 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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$48
Day 6
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$90

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$ 11

Empanadas Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
12 - 15 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$35
30 - 36 min

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Sottocasa Pizzeria
Fresh ingredients, wood fired oven imported from Napoli, and authentic flavors: this is what pizza is for us. Simple and Delicious. Benvenuto!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Izakaya Toribar
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$24
Day 7
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$78

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$ 11

Manhattanville Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
9 - 11 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
64 - 77 min

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L & B Spumoni Gardens
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$17
8 - 10 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$35
21 - 26 min

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Villabate Alba
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17

Budget breakdown: $720 In total

Activities & Food:$651
Transport:$69