7 Days in the Concrete Jungle: Exploring New York City

Design 4you

7 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and experience the vibrant energy of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$39

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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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$39

10 - 15 min

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Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$58

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$33

41 - 50 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 3

$1095

$ 3

Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$1095

10 - 12 min

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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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$30

$ 3

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

11 - 16 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

14 - 17 min

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Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$68

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

10 - 15 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

3 - 4 min

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

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$40

$ 3

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

21 - 26 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

4 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

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.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$84

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

5 - 8 min

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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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$52

10 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 1:45 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.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1442 In total

Activities & Food:$1414

Transport:$28