8 Days in New York: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Anais de la Cruz

12 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of New York with this 8-day itinerary filled with iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and cultural highlights.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$680

$ 22

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street

Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$76

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$176

4 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$144

6 - 9 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$160

7 - 10 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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$124

14 - 17 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2

$500

$ 55

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$92

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$156

12 - 18 min

Directions

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$112

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

1 - 2 min

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

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$496

$ 55

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$84

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$132

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$128

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$40

14 - 17 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$112

Day 4

$620

$ 55

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

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...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$88

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$116

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$100

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

4 - 5 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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$208

Day 5

$652

$ 77

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Bel Ami is an authentic French boulangerie & patisserie that provides the warmth and intimacy of a local cafe while offering the best of continental fare.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$120

21 - 26 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$116

12 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$132

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Serving the best American dessert classics in NY since 1972.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$104

Day 6

$460

$ 66

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

11 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$136

34 - 41 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$104

11 - 16 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$40

22 - 27 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 7

$860

$ 33

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

Directions

Entertainment, dinner, brunch & breathtaking views: All on the 65th floor. #30Rock #RockefellerCenter Join us for cocktails at our rooftop lounge, SixtyFive

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$84

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$132

4 - 6 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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$120

14 - 17 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$116

8 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$120

26 - 32 min

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$144

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.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$144

Day 8

$668

$ 22

Romer Hell's Kitchen, neighborhood hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions