7 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.

Visit Gateway National Recreation and St. Patrick's Cathedral for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Teatown Lake Reservation (in Ossining), Bronx Zoo (in Bronx) and Wolf Conservation Center (in South Salem). There's lots more to do: browse the exhibits of 9/11 Memorial, take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, enjoy the sand and surf at Ponquogue Beach, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In April, daytime highs in New York City are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.