A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City's Best

Mwanje Farouk Kavuma

12 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square to hidden gems like Katz's Delicatessen and Chelsea Market, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the cultural melting pot of the Big Apple!

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Viator

Day 1

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$116

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

24 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

$72

$ 6

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

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$72

Day 4

$80

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$80

Day 5

$184

$ 6

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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$104

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$80

Day 6

$126

$ 6

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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$66

22 - 27 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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$60

5 - 8 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

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

Budget breakdown: $611 In total

Activities & Food:$578

Transport:$33