A Week in the Big Apple: Your Ultimate New York Adventure

Carla Lago

5 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$149

$ 22

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

Directions

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

21 - 26 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$63

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

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.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$26

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$182

$ 39

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$33

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

27 - 33 min

Directions

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$38

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$86

$ 22

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$48

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

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$181

$ 6

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$95

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$26

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$296

$ 33

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

14 - 17 min

Directions

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$103

6 - 9 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$85

9 - 11 min

Directions

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

Directions

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$40

28 - 41 min

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

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Free

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$243

$ 28

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$70

12 - 15 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$63

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$48

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$199

$ 22

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Basic high-rise lodging with an Italian restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

3 - 4 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...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

12 - 15 min

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