A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring the Best of New York City

Ioannis Calpacas Dermatidis

13 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Bryant Park and Chelsea Market, this 7-day itinerary is packed with excitement, culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$216

$ 11

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$88

3 - 4 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

Savour remarkable Thai cooking in an old-world setting.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$120

$ 22

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$56

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$120

$ 11

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$112

$ 22

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

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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$54

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$180

$ 17

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$70

4 - 6 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

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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$52

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$169

$ 17

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

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 in NYC's Upper East Side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$283

$ 28

Casa Blanca Hotel Brooklyn

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min