A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City's Best Sights and Eateries

Esther Gracia

21 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural scene. Join us as we explore the best of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$206

$ 55

YOTEL New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

3 - 4 min

Directions

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

7 - 10 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

31 - 38 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

No time set

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Free

Day 2

$529

$ 55

YOTEL New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

7 - 10 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

23 - 28 min

Directions

At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

7 - 10 min

Directions

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$125

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$76

22 - 27 min

Directions

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

No time set

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$132

15 - 18 min

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Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

No time set

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$88

Day 3

$172

$ 11

YOTEL New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

10 - 15 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

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$96

Day 4

$378

$ 44

YOTEL New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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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$48

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

13 - 16 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$190

12 - 18 min

Directions

Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

Day 5

$356

$ 77

YOTEL New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

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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$140

27 - 33 min

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Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

44 - 53 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$96

18 - 27 min

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