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A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

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2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure exploring the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city that never sleeps.

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Viator

Day 1
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$359

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$ 33

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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 - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$173
2 - 3 min

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Daily Provisions
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$108
Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$186

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$ 33

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sushi By Bou
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
11 - 16 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$689

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$ 66

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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$188
9 - 11 min

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Top of The Rock
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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$285
2 - 3 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
4 - 5 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Cava
Create flavorful grain bowls, salads, and pitas and pair with house-made juices and other local treats.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$144
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$483

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$ 66

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 14 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
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$285
6 - 8 min

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Chelsea Market
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
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Vitos Slices And Ices
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
6 - 9 min

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Directions

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
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$549

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$ 50

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$210
10 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Shukette
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$144
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$75
Vitos Slices And Ices
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$264

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$ 66

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Coney Island
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Kiki's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$120
25 - 38 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Michaeli Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$144
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Chic hotel with a fitness room & a theater-inspired dining area, plus breakfast & limited parking.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $2843 In total

Activities & Food:$2529
Transport:$314