10 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 find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Philadelphia (Independence Hall & Wissahickon Valley Park), Coney Island (in Brooklyn) and Bronx Zoo (in Bronx). There's much more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and don't miss a visit to Empire State Building.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the New York City itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In July in New York City, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 26°C at night.