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A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Bibi Maceda

Bibi Maceda

14 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 7 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$459

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$ 44

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
11 - 16 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$170
2 - 3 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$205
11 - 14 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Loring Place
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$52
Day 2
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$376

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$ 44

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
15 - 18 min

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Statue of Liberty
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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$100
11 - 14 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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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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$140
22 - 27 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.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Vitos Slices And Ices
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Day 3
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$474

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$ 11

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$176
9 - 14 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
7 - 10 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Top of The Rock
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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$190
16 - 20 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$80
Day 4
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$150

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$ 33

Usagi NY
The Cafe features a special blend coffee from 95 RPM Coffee Roasters, tea menu selections from Ippodo, an authentic Japanese tea house from Kyoto.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
9 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 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
28 - 41 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
31 - 38 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Empanadas Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 5
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$295

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$ 11

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$125
8 - 11 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$80
12 - 18 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$420

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$ 33

Daily Provisions
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$115
14 - 17 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$165
6 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Shukette
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
Day 7
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$229

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$ 22

Orwasher's Bakery
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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$36
7 - 9 min

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Central Park
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
6 - 9 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$125
11 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68

Budget breakdown: $2601 In total

Activities & Food:$2403
Transport:$198