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A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Mateo Luzardo

Mateo Luzardo

29 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like Times Square and the 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, history, and energy of the city that never sleeps!

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Day 1
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$88

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$ 11

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$88
Day 2
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$63

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$ 6

Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$63
4 - 6 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$58

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$ 11

Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$58
17 - 21 min

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Chrysler Building
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$95

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$ 6

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$95
10 - 15 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$180

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$ 17

Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$85
3 - 4 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$70
Day 6
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$95

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$ 17

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
12 - 15 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$95
8 - 12 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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New York Stock Exchange
Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$70

New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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

Budget breakdown: $714 In total

Activities & Food:$648
Transport:$66