A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City

Felipe Bustios

14 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Big Apple.

Trip to New York

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Viator

Day 1

$144

$ 28

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$83

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

13 - 16 min

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Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$112

$ 22

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 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 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$88

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$94

$ 11

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.

12:00 PM - 1:00 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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

15 - 22 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

40 - 59 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$181

$ 28

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$95

39 - 47 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

40 - 48 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

10 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

25 - 30 min

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Landmark building on Wall Street and home to one of the world's leading stock exchanges.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$81

$ 17

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 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

11 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$33

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$98

$ 17

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$58

11 - 16 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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Free

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$40

9 - 14 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$104

$ 17

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 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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$70

11 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$34

Relaxed rooms with minifridges in an unpretentious hotel offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $950 In total

Activities & Food:$813

Transport:$138