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

Oscar Julian Toro Vallejo

Oscar Julian Toro Vallejo

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like The High Line and Brooklyn Bridge Park, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the city that never sleeps!

Day 1
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$0

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$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
35 - 42 min

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Directions

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
25 - 38 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$83

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$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$58
Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$25
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$95

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$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$95
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$155

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$ 11

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$85
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$70
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$165

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$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
24 - 29 min

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Directions

One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$103
Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$63
Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Contemporary retreat featuring stylish rooms with kitchenettes, plus a garden & free breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $608 In total

Activities & Food:$498
Transport:$110