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A Week in the Big Apple: An Unforgettable Journey through New York

Paula Tampier

Paula Tampier

16 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Day 1
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$94

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$ 17

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Breads Bakery
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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$38
11 - 14 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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
14 - 17 min

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Belvedere Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
The Lobster Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$149

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$ 28

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Levain Bakery – Harlem, NYC
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
18 - 22 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$33
7 - 10 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Keens Steakhouse
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$172

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$ 17

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
16 - 20 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$88
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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$42
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$123

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$ 28

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Indian Road Cafe
Indian Road Cafe is your Inwood neighborhood gathering place for craft beer, wine, espresso, & fresh seasonal fare in a cozy spot on the edge of Manhattan.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
34 - 41 min

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Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Fraunces Tavern
Renovated historic tavern with a George Washington link offering pub eats & live music.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Manhatta
Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta is a new restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with the down-to-earth spirit of a neighborhood spot.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$197

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$ 28

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
7 - 9 min

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Chelsea Market
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
20 - 24 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Ci Siamo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$90

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$ 22

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cookshop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
18 - 22 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
De Hot Pot
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$114

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$ 11

33 Central Park S

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1087 In total

Activities & Food:$938
Transport:$149