5 Days in the Big Apple!

Sara AlHussayen

20 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1Coffee, Art, and Sky-high Views

$364

$ 17

Mandarin Oriental, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

23 - 28 min

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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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$60

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

5 - 8 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

Day 2Parks, BBQ, and Skyline

$276

$ 17

Mandarin Oriental, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$56

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$104

3 - 4 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3Nightlife, Culture, and Sushi

$302

$ 17

Mandarin Oriental, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Daytime cafe for Zabar's specialities that turns into a bar for local beers & shandies after dark.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

9 - 14 min

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A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

14 - 17 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Bridges, History, and Street Food

$222

$ 22

Mandarin Oriental, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Contemporary Coffee Shop, Bar, and restaurant on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$66

16 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

5 - 8 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Breakfast, Landmarks, and Tapas

$210

$ 22

Mandarin Oriental, New York

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

45 - 54 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street

Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$58

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $1468 In total

Activities & Food:$1374

Transport:$94