7 Days in the Big Apple!

ALBERTO LUCARELLI

4 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure that will leave you craving for more!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Market Marvels and Bridge Bliss

$ 14

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Paying Tribute and Soaking in Serenity

$33

$ 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Discovering History and Elevated Escapes

$71

$ 11

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Bright Lights, Famous Plazas, and Sports Galore

$73

$ 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$33

Day 5Sports, Skyscrapers, and Artistic Wonders

$117

$ 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$52

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

Day 6Panoramic Views, Spiritual Grandeur, and Wildlife Encounters

$74

$ 9

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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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$40

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

51 - 62 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$34

Day 7Unwinding in the Urban Oasis

$ 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$368

Transport:$55