3 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, make a trip to Empire State Building, and get great views at Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our New York City day trip app .

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 January, daytime highs in New York City are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can travel back home.