A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring the Best of New York City

Melanie G Perez Espinosa

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like the High Line and Little Island, this itinerary is packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energy of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$240

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$190

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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

Day 4

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$335

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$195

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$140

8 - 11 min

Directions

Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$125

$ 11

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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$125

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $777 In total

Activities & Food:$700

Transport:$77