13 days in New York City Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kids will enjoy Central Park and Ellis Island. Step out of New York City to go to Bronx and see Bronx Zoo, which is approximately 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, walk around The High Line, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, and enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock.

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Chennai, India to New York City is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Chennai to New York City due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Chennai in October, plan for cooler days and little chillier nights in New York City: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.