8 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York

Julie Mora

17 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$106

$ 17

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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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

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$181

$ 17

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

53 - 64 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$95

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$49

$ 17

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$94

$ 11

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$48

$ 17

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$128

$ 17

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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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$88

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 7

$34

$ 11

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

$36

$ 11

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

Directions

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Straightforward suites with kitchens in a modern hotel with a business center & an exercise room.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $791 In total

Activities & Food:$676

Transport:$116