A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City's Best Sights

Daniela Monserrat Jaime Vargas

21 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to cultural gems like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Little Island, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$144

$ 42

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$144

12 - 18 min

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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

24 - 29 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$219

$ 55

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$63

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$156

4 - 6 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$377

$ 55

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$220

38 - 46 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$156

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$238

$ 42

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$238

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 42

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

Island linked to Manhattan via an aerial tramway featuring historical sites & city skyline views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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No time set

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Free

Day 6

$557

$ 42

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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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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$125

30 - 36 min

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Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 35 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$256

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$175

Day 7

$175

$ 28

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$175

Budget breakdown: $2010 In total

Activities & Food:$1708

Transport:$303