5 Days in New York: A Journey of Iconic Landmarks and Culinary Delights

Alex Pietri

23 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore famous landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Indulge in delectable cuisines ranging from sushi to tacos. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$456

$ 33

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$40

20 - 24 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$160

27 - 33 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$132

12 - 15 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2

$244

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$120

14 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$76

Day 3

$420

$ 44

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$156

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

3 - 4 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

4:15 PM - 7:15 PM

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$120

8 - 11 min

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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM

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$96

Day 4

$392

$ 22

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$136

29 - 35 min

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Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

48 - 58 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$132

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 5

$276

$ 44

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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$100

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$96

9 - 14 min

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