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7-Day Adventure in New York: Explore the Best of the Big Apple

Maria Fernanda Pérez Lizardi

Maria Fernanda Pérez Lizardi

11 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

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Day 1
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$194

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$ 17

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$95
8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$36
Bow Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$24

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$ 17

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Pisticci
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$24

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$ 17

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Los Tacos No. 1
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
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.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$131

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$ 11

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Shake Shack
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$95
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$176

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$ 33

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Washington Square Park
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
12 - 15 min

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Directions

One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$103
18 - 22 min

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Directions

The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Directions

Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
36 - 44 min

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Directions

Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$135

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$ 28

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
20 - 24 min

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Directions

New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
MoMA PS1
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$97

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$ 22

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Directions

Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Directions

Kiki's
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$34
Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel offering a gym, a cozy restaurant & a bar, plus free WiFi & hot breakfast.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $923 In total

Activities & Food:$780
Transport:$143