9 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Ponquogue Beach and Cupsogue Beach County Park. For shopping fun, head to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets or Kalustyan's. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Southampton (Hildreth's Home Goods, Cooper's Beach, & more), Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation & Gunnison Beach), Fire Island National Seashore (in Patchogue), William Floyd Estate (in Mastic Beach), Hampton Bays (Meschutt Beach & Spas & Wellness), Bay Head Beach (in Bay Head) and Stockton Farm Market (in Stockton). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, examine the collection at New York Public Library, explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Chelsea Market.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the New York City 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. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.