10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

Keli Pueblo

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$164

$ 17

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$88

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

28 - 34 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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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

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$56

Day 2

$196

$ 6

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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

4 - 6 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

4 - 6 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...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3

$284

$ 11

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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$78

2 - 3 min

Directions

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$78

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

14 - 21 min

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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar uses authentic Pavesi Italian wood burning oven for all of our wood fired pizzas and plates. We have a wide variety of wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

$170

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 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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$66

31 - 38 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

$306

$ 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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$80

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$104

8 - 12 min

Directions

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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$70

9 - 14 min

Directions

Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6

$224

$ 17

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$70

35 - 42 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

9 - 11 min

Directions

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$40

9 - 14 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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$54

Day 7

$262

$ 17

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

18 - 22 min

Directions

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

14 - 17 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8

$122

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$60

15 - 18 min

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Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 9

$164

$ 22

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

32 - 39 min

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Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$66

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 10

$232

$ 11

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

58 - 70 min

Directions

18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Budget breakdown: $2262 In total

Activities & Food:$2124

Transport:$138