A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Tanne Bech

24 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$204

$ 11

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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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$104

9 - 14 min

Directions

Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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$20

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$236

$ 17

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$78

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$214

$ 28

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

15 - 18 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

30 - 36 min

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A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$78

20 - 24 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$230

$ 22

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

13 - 16 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

24 - 29 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$56

9 - 14 min

Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

12 - 18 min

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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

Day 5

$182

$ 11

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

6 - 9 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

11 - 16 min

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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

Day 6

$110

$ 28

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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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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$22

7 - 9 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

19 - 23 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

2 - 3 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

18 - 27 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

$254

$ 11

Hotel St. James

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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