8 Days in the Big Apple!

Stéphanie Gibk

8 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

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Hole In The Wall to Los Tacos No. 1 - A Flavorful Start

$144

$ 17

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

14 - 21 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

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Black Fox Coffee, Lady Liberty, and Finger-Lickin' BBQ

$142

$ 28

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 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

15 - 18 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

39 - 47 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Daily Provisions, Natural History, and Bagels with a View

$120

$ 17

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

7 - 10 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

25 - 30 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 4Coffee, Space Exploration, and Pizza Delights

$228

$ 22

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

11 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$70

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Pastries, Wildlife, and Sushi Extravaganza

$172

$ 22

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

12 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$68

30 - 36 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Bakeries, Central Park, and Artistic Sushi

$178

$ 22

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 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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$22

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

8 - 11 min

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Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Heavenly Bakery, Art Masterpieces, and Pizza Feast

$162

$ 11

Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

12 - 17 min

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At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 8Coffee, City Views, and Tacos Galore

$270

$ 11

Pod Brooklyn Hotel