5 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and Room Escape Games. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Coffee Pot Cellars Tasting Room (in Cutchogue), Golden Fish Gallery (in Milford) and Laurel Lake Vineyard (in Laurel). There's much more to do: glide through natural beauty at High Point Cross Country Ski Center, browse the eclectic array of goods at Chelsea Market, take in the awesome beauty at Shawangunk Mountains, and see the interesting displays at Hudson River Maritime Museum.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our New York City trip tool.

In December, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.