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A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Ruth Sepulveda

28 Sep 2023

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Experience the best of New York City in just 7 days! Explore iconic landmarks, visit world-class museums, stroll through beautiful parks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

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Day 1

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$218

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$ 25

Vessel

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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Madame Tussauds New York

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$131

4 - 6 min

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Times Square

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Central Park Zoo

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$49

6 - 8 min

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Belvedere Castle

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$87

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$ 17

American Museum of Natural History

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$86

12 - 18 min

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Bethesda Terrace

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

15 - 18 min

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Rockefeller Center

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Little Island

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$0

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$ 17

The High Line

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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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.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$237

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$ 9

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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$94

17 - 21 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Empire State Building

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$143

Day 5

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$105

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$ 25

Washington Square Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Katz's Delicatessen

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Brooklyn Bridge

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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The Battery

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$105

Day 6

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$94

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$ 17

Manhattan Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Statue of Liberty

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

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$94

Day 7

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$105

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$ 17

Bronx Zoo

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$105

24 - 29 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Grand Central Terminal

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $968 In total

Activities & Food:$844

Transport:$124