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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Statue of Liberty National Monument, Mean Girls on Broadway, Ellis Island, and other attractions. There's more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building and stroll around World Trade Center's Liberty Park.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read New York City trip planner.

San Francisco to New York City is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or drive. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Francisco to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in February, expect New York City to be little chillier, temps between 46°F and 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.