10 Days in the Big Apple 🍎

Brendaly Aguilar Rodriguez

9 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle of New York City! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Get ready for breathtaking views, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Views, and Sushi

$420

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$160

2 - 3 min

Directions

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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$160

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

Day 2Bakeries, Markets, and Lady Liberty

$236

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

14 - 17 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$76

Day 3Coffee, Parks, and Museum Marvels

$268

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$144

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$96

Day 4Cuban Cuisine, Times Square, and Deli Delights

$100

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 5Coffee Roasters, Skyline Views, and Bridge Crossing

$316

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

6 - 9 min

Directions

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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$208

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

Directions

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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$68

Day 6Coffee, Sports, Wildlife, and Italian Deli

$408

$ 33

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

11 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$132

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$136

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$96

Day 7Bakeries, Central Park, and Sushi Sensations

$104

$ 22

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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$36

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

Day 8Bakery Delights, Art Appreciation, and Pizza Pleasures

$268

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$120

12 - 17 min

Directions

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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$88

Day 9Coffee, Modern Art, and Battery Bliss

$236

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$120

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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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$68

Day 10Bakery Treats, Memorial Reflections, and Park Strolls

$264

$ 11