10 days in New York City, Ludlow & Boston 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 9/11 Memorial and Trinity Church for their historical value. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Times Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Ellis Island.

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Wichita to New York City is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Wichita in December, with lows around 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Ludlow.

Ludlow is a New England town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. On the 13th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Keep Homestead Museum, then get to know the resident critters at Lupa zoo, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Iron Duke Brewing, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Randall's Farm and Greenhouse.

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Getting from New York City to Ludlow by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from New York City in December, expect Ludlow to be slightly colder, temps between 40°F and 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Heritage Museums & Gardens and New England Holocaust Memorial. Do some cultural sightseeing at National Shrine of our Lady of La Salette and Fatima shrine. Explore Boston's surroundings by going to St. Mary's Episcopal Church (in Barnstable), St Barnabas Memorial Church (in Falmouth) and Sandwich Glass Museum (in Sandwich). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, browse the exhibits of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, wander the streets of Charles Street, and shop like a local with Newbury Street.

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Getting from Ludlow to Boston by car takes about 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Ludlow in December since evenings lows in Boston dip to 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.