New York Adventure: 6 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Wendy Palacios

29 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building to hidden gems like Little Island and Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, delicious food, and breathtaking sights of the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$82

$ 14

Jazz on The Park Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 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

9 - 14 min

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Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$33

12 - 15 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$10

Day 2

$71

$ 17

Jazz on The Park Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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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

10 - 12 min

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550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

17 - 21 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3

$148

$ 11

Jazz on The Park Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$28

7 - 9 min

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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...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$40

10 - 15 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$24

10 - 15 min

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This seasonal ice skating rink in Central Park boasts a panoramic view of the city skyline.

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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$37

Day 4

$95

$ 9

Jazz on The Park Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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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

12 - 15 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$52

12 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$13

Day 5

$84

$ 11

Jazz on The Park Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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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

5 - 6 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6

$83

$ 22

Jazz on The Park Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

5 - 8 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$28

38 - 46 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

18 - 27 min

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