A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Randy Wong

6 Nov 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 6 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$116

$ 11

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

5 - 6 min

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Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$33

9 - 11 min

Directions

The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 2

$134

$ 17

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

7 - 9 min

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4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

8 - 10 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$28

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

35 - 42 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

28 - 41 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

26 - 39 min

Directions

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$27

Day 3

$192

$ 6

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

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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$52

23 - 28 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$26

13 - 16 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$33

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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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.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$28

Day 4

$153

$ 9

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Juice Generation is New York's premiere juice bar. We create fresh juices, smoothies, and açai bowls made with locally grown and organic produce.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

12 - 15 min

Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$29

12 - 18 min

Directions

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$35

9 - 14 min

Directions

Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5

$168

$ 17

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$29

8 - 10 min

Directions

This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$19

30 - 36 min

Directions

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$26

3 - 4 min

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Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$33

Day 6

$144

$ 17

Holiday Inn Express New York City - Chelsea, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

Welcome to La Palina. We have been serving some of the finest Neapolitan cuisine for over 80 years. You will always leave saying bellissimo!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

16 - 20 min

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Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & a pier.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$28

10 - 12 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$26

8 - 10 min

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Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$45

29 - 35 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $982 In total

Activities & Food:$907

Transport:$75