New York Adventure: 6 Days of Exploring the Big Apple

Kimberly Cheng

30 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty to hidden gems like Chelsea Market and Flushing Meadows Corona Park, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to indulge in delicious meals at popular eateries like Shake Shack, Los Tacos No. 1, and Sushi By Bou. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure in the city that never sleeps!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$132

$ 22

Even Hotel Brooklyn, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

3 - 4 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$153

$ 22

Even Hotel Brooklyn, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$103

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

6 - 9 min

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Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$135

$ 17

Even Hotel Brooklyn, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

2 - 3 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$172

$ 17

Even Hotel Brooklyn, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$95

6 - 9 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 - 1:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$183

$ 17

Even Hotel Brooklyn, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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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

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$95

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$151

$ 28

Even Hotel Brooklyn, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

9 - 11 min

Directions

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$40

The Best Bar in Forest Hills with rotating draft beer, signature cocktails , upscale pub fare, and an awesome outdoor patio.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Modern, wellness-oriented hotel offering serene rooms with fitness gear, plus a health market & bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1046 In total

Activities & Food:$925

Transport:$121