New York Adventure: 6 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Geral Martinez

1 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building to hidden gems like local bakeries and authentic BBQ joints, this itinerary is packed with excitement and flavor. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$211

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$70

23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

13 - 16 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

26 - 32 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$187

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$95

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$132

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$33

12 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

Day 4

$244

$ 11

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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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

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

9 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$95

4 - 6 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$271

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 12 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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$63

16 - 20 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

12 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$100

13 - 16 min

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Sprawling retail space featuring more than 100 shops & 25 restaurants, many from celebrity chefs.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

$270

$ 22

Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, café & 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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$22

5 - 8 min

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Protruding 100-stories-high observation deck, with a glass floor, bar & 360-degree NYC views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$160

18 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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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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$40

18 - 27 min

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