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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York's Best Attractions

Johanna K

30 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and stunning parks that will leave you in awe. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

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Day 1

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$56

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$ 6

American Museum of Natural History

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

12 - 18 min

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Bethesda Terrace

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Bryant Park

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$80

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$ 6

Rockefeller Center

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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$80

8 - 12 min

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Times Square

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Flatiron Building

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

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$60

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$ 6

The Museum of Modern Art

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

15 - 18 min

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Central Park

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$60

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$ 11

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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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$60

35 - 42 min

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Chelsea Market

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Washington Square Park

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$56

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$ 11

Brooklyn Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$36

7 - 9 min

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Prospect Park

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 6

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$66

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$ 11

Katz's Delicatessen

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$66

Day 7

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$20

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$ 6

The Battery

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

12 - 15 min

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The High Line

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

8 - 12 min

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Vessel

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $453 In total

Activities & Food:$398

Transport:$55