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A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

roberto vicente garcia

roberto vicente garcia

30 Sep 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 8 days! From iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty to mouthwatering meals at local favorites like Shake Shack and Los Tacos No. 1, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the city that never sleeps!

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Viator

Day 1
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$173

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$ 22

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
23 - 28 min

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Empire State Building
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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$95
20 - 24 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Jua
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$98

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$ 33

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
18 - 22 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
6 - 8 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
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$84

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$ 22

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
11 - 14 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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
9 - 14 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
9 - 14 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Izakaya Toribar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$172

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$ 17

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Takahachi Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
8 - 11 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
25 - 30 min

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Federal Hall
Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
10 - 15 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Izakaya Toribar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$296

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$ 11

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Laughing Man Coffee & Tea
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$103
7 - 10 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$85
2 - 3 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
Takahachi Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$181

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$ 22

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
37 - 45 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
4 - 5 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Los Tacos No. 1
Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$160

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$ 11

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Daily Provisions
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
7 - 10 min

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American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$58
2 - 3 min

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Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
Daily Provisions
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$213

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$ 22

Night Hotel Broadway

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Orwasher's Bakery
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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$30
15 - 18 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
5 - 8 min

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Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$95
Sushi By Bou
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Night Hotel Broadway
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1535 In total

Activities & Food:$1376
Transport:$160