A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Wilfredo Agosto

6 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$44

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

9 - 14 min

Directions

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$196

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

9 - 14 min

Directions

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$33

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$95

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$62

$ 11

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$72

$ 6

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

15 - 22 min

Directions

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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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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$48

Day 5

$123

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

34 - 41 min

Directions

Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

$165

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$95

23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

Directions

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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$48

Day 7

$52

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $752 In total

Activities & Food:$713

Transport:$39