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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Natalia Ortiz González

24 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Statue of Liberty, and Empire State Building. Indulge in delicious meals at local hotspots and soak in the lively atmosphere of Times Square. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$51

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$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Directions

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

23 - 28 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$33

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Takahachi Bakery

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 2

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$12

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$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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Directions

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

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

River Deli

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 3

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$76

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$ 11

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

One World Trade Center

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$39

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Intelligentsia Coffee

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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Directions

The High Line

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$80

·

$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Empire State Building

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$52

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Vessel

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Jajaja Plantas Mexicana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 5

+

$64

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$ 6

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Times Square

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Rockefeller Center

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Beatnic - Rock Center

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 6

+

$20

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$ 9

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Central Park

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Blossom on Columbus

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

Day 7

+

$47

·

$ 6

HI New York City Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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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$30

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

Budget breakdown: $405 In total

Activities & Food:$350

Transport:$55