11 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've added Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and other attractions to your itinerary. Attractions like Statue of Liberty National Monument and New York City Hall make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with a short trip to Coney Island in Brooklyn (about 30 minutes away). It doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In July, daytime highs in New York City are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. On the 13th (Sat), you're off to home.