5 Days in the Big Apple 🍎

María Alejandra Astaiza López

23 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of New York City. Get ready for a week filled with culture, food, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1Coffee, Art, and Tacos

$282

$ 33

Wyndham Garden LaGuardia South

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$80

11 - 16 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

13 - 16 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Bakeries, Parks, and Masterpieces

$152

$ 22

Wyndham Garden LaGuardia South

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

12 - 17 min

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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

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$38

Day 3Cathedrals, Skylines, and Street Food

$166

$ 17

Wyndham Garden LaGuardia South

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 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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$80

10 - 15 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Bridges, Memorials, and Tacos

$152

$ 22

Wyndham Garden LaGuardia South

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Cuban Cuisine, Landmarks, and BBQ

$334

$ 33

Wyndham Garden LaGuardia South

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$104

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$72

27 - 33 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

14 - 17 min

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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

38 - 46 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1213 In total

Activities & Food:$1086

Transport:$127