6 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.

For shopping fun, head to Fifth Avenue or Amazing Olive. Get a sense of the local culture at 9/11 Memorial and DM Weil Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Sam's Point Preserve (in Cragsmoor), Orange County Arboretum (in Montgomery) and Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary (in New Paltz). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Frick Collection, browse the eclectic array of goods at Chelsea Market, stop by St. James General Store, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Central Park.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In September in New York City, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.