5 Days in the Big Apple!

Belinda Urquhart

18 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tapas, Wax Figures, and Art: Day 1 in NYC

$910

$ 42

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

Directions

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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$95

4 - 5 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$220

31 - 38 min

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Contemporary art museum housed in a sleek white building with a gift shop & cafe in the lobby.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$110

17 - 21 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$180

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$165

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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$140

Day 2Bakery Hopping and Museum Marvels: Day 2 in NYC

$860

$ 55

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

We specialize in Cuban and Latin food owned and prepared by celebrity chef Julian Medina, located in the west village and in the vicinity of meatpacking. The diversity of the food takes you from Havana, to Mexico City, to Caracas and more. Stop by and see what we are all about.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$115

4 - 6 min

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Paintings, statues, textiles & more from Tibet, Bhutan & other Asian lands, plus rotating exhibits.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$95

29 - 35 min

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Smithsonian's design collection & rotating exhibits are on display in this historic townhouse.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

14 - 17 min

Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$140

10 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$140

12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$175

12 - 17 min

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West Side museum presenting New York City history via artwork, manuscripts, furniture and more.

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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$120

Day 3Pizza, Museums, and Sushi: Day 3 in NYC

$945

$ 69

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$105

2 - 3 min

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Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$150

28 - 34 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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$150

17 - 21 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$160

10 - 15 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$150

18 - 22 min

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Exhibits & gift shop focusing on functional art like ceramics, jewelry, furniture & digital design.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$90

4 - 5 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$140

Day 4Library Treasures and Cultural Delights: Day 4 in NYC

$795

$ 97

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$110

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$110

51 - 62 min

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Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

27 - 33 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$145

11 - 14 min

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Museum devoted to Latino culture in the Americas, from the pre-Columbian era to modern times.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$45

9 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$150

9 - 11 min

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Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$135

12 - 17 min

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Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$75

Day 5Soul Food, Zoos, and Gardens: Day 5 in NYC

$845

$ 83

The Westin New York at Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

Directions

The cozy cafe around the way! We are passionate about comfort food, comfort music, and feeling comfortable while you're here. Our hip and family-friendly cafe, in the prime location of Prospect Heights, is a great place to enjoy hearty, affordable, and expertly prepared food...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$125

8 - 11 min

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