5 Days in the Big Apple!

Rob Jackman

13 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

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Viator

Day 1Bright Lights & Sushi Delights

$192

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$108

9 - 14 min

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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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 2Bridges, Memories & Italian Treats

$288

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$99

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

4 - 6 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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$105

Day 3Lady Liberty, Skyscrapers & Korean BBQ

$411

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

37 - 45 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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$156

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$96

3 - 4 min

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A remarkably fun experience of high-quality Korean barbecue. Not your average Korean restaurant.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 4Rockefeller Charm & Pickle Paradise

$288

$ 9

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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$120

15 - 18 min

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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

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$87

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 5Art, Views & Culinary Delights

$375

$ 9

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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$90

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$120

6 - 9 min

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Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$87

4 - 5 min

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As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Budget breakdown: $1587 In total

Activities & Food:$1554

Transport:$33