7 Days in the Big Apple

Katherine Harkcom

24 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure you won't want to miss!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Glimpse of Freedom and Remembrance

$99

$ 25

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$99

Day 2Lady Liberty, Foodie Paradise, and Urban Oasis

$195

$ 33

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

23 - 28 min

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Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

No time set

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$90

Day 3Celebrity Encounters, Sports Spectacles, and Aviation Marvels

$345

$ 17

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$132

11 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$105

18 - 22 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$108

Day 4Bright Lights, Big City, and Sky-High Views

$216

$ 25

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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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

7 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$156

23 - 28 min

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Longtime music hall with exceptional acoustics, architecture & a storied performance history.

No time set

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$60

Day 5Greenwich Village Charm, Artistic Marvels, and Baseball Fever

$309

$ 42

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$120

6 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$90

25 - 30 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$99

25 - 30 min

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Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

No time set

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Free

Day 6Serenity in the Heart of the Concrete Jungle

$123

$ 17

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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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

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.

No time set

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$123

Day 7Artistic Treasures and Iconic Bridges

$90

$ 25

Hilton New York Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1559 In total

Activities & Food:$1377

Transport:$182