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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at St. Patrick's Cathedral and New York Public Library. Change things up with these side-trips from New York City: The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe (in Lavallette) and Cattus Island County Park (in Toms River). There's still lots to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, shop like a local with Fifth Avenue, admire the masterpieces at Frick Collection, and explore and take pictures at Madison Square Garden.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel back home.