6 Days in the Big Apple: A New York Adventure

Leonardo Arrambide

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the Statue of Liberty. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the New York Public Library. Indulge your taste buds at the famous Chelsea Market and Museum of Ice Cream. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 3

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$48

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

10 - 15 min

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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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$84

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

9 - 11 min

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Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$49

10 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$79

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

38 - 46 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$48

Day 6

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $232 In total

Activities & Food:$210

Transport:$22