14 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.

Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Philadelphia (Reading Terminal Market, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center, &more) and Bronx Zoo (in Bronx). There's lots more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and take a stroll through Times Square.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our New York City day trip tool.

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 December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 2°C.