A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Cecilia Cuesta de Chen

18 Oct 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 7 days! Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1

$195

$ 9

The Hotel @ Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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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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$132

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$102

$ 25

The Hotel @ Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

15 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

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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$57

Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$93

$ 17

The Hotel @ Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

4 - 5 min

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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

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$180

$ 33

The Hotel @ Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

29 - 35 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$105

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$90

$ 33

The Hotel @ Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 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 - 12:00 PM

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Free

Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$105

$ 25

The Hotel @ Times Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Modest rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a 24-hour gym, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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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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$33

11 - 16 min

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