A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Victor Pisabarro

10 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and culture.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$272

$ 17

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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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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$78

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 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

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Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2

$196

$ 28

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

8 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

15 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$50

35 - 42 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$70

Day 3

$220

$ 17

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$52

Day 4

$152

$ 6

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

9 - 14 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

$170

$ 22

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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