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A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Shushanik Khurshudyan

Shushanik Khurshudyan

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the heart of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$141

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$ 11

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Birch Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
8 - 11 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
12 - 17 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
10 - 15 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Wollman Rink
This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$155

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$ 28

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Apollo Theater
Showbiz legends & amateurs alike take the stage at this longtime music hall.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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CHOCnyc
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$24
26 - 32 min

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The Met Cloisters
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$63
6 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$149

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$ 28

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Ralph’s Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Carnegie Hall
Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
12 - 17 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$63
Marinara Pizza
At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$111

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$ 22

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
8 - 10 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$25
Vitos Slices And Ices
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
+

$193

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$ 22

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$85
11 - 16 min

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Directions

River Deli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$48
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
18 - 27 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Sweetgreen
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
$40
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
+

$173

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$ 28

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Devoción
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$40
28 - 34 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$63
7 - 10 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Los Tacos No. 1
The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
+

$181

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$ 17

Virgin Hotels New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Fabrique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Jongro BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$34
12 - 17 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$95
Los Tacos No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Virgin Hotels New York City
Upscale hotel offering chic rooms & suites in a high-rise, plus a trendy restaurant & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1255 In total

Activities & Food:$1101
Transport:$154