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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Nillyreth Pérez

29 Sep 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to cultural gems like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$70

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$ 11

Luna Park in Coney Island

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$70

Day 2

+

$103

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$ 11

Brooklyn Museum

Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

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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$63

Day 3

+

$95

·

$ 6

Liberty State Park

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

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$95

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Bryant Park

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$95

·

$ 11

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$95

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$120

·

$ 17

George Washington Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Central Park Zoo

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

12 - 18 min

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Directions

The Museum of Modern Art

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Little Island

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

+

$58

·

$ 11

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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$58

14 - 17 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 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.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

+

$0

·

$ 11

Yankee Stadium

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $617 In total

Activities & Food:$540

Transport:$77