7 Days in the Big Apple!

Rodrigo Kramm

7 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a journey you won't forget!

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1Foodie Delights and Bright Lights

$680

$ 83

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$360

7 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$320

Day 2Art, Sports, and Heavenly Cuisine

$1660

$ 83

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$330

31 - 38 min

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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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$300

5 - 8 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$400

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$280

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$350

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and City Vibes

$1590

$ 110

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$340

34 - 41 min

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Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$400

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$320

9 - 14 min

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Quality Bistro is one of New York's best restaurants. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Quality Bistro offers French and American brasserie fare in grand open space for indoor and outdoor dining. Quality Bistro is open for limited indoor dining and covered and heated outdoor dining Tuesday-Saturday...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$280

51 - 62 min

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

No time set

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$250

Day 4Serenity in the Heart of the City

$860

$ 83

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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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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$300

5 - 6 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$290

2 - 3 min

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Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space in NYC's Upper East Side.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$270

Day 5Skyscrapers, Parks, and Culinary Bliss

$1420

$ 83

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$520

10 - 15 min

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Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$350

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$290

5 - 8 min

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Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 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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$260

Day 6Exploring History and Savoring Pizza

$990

$ 110

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$360

26 - 32 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$360

12 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 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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$270

Day 7Paying Tribute and Savoring the Scenic Views

$980

$ 83

Hyatt Place Long Island City / New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$330

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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We're a wood-fired brick oven pizza restaurant, beer & wine bar, serving up the best Neapolitan pizzas and just steps from the world famous promenade!

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$290

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$360

Budget breakdown: $8813 In total

Activities & Food:$8180

Transport:$633