15 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Independence National Historical Park and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Heights Promenade. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Philadelphia (Liberty Bell Center, Barnes Foundation, &more), Hyde Park (Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum & Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt) and Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, wander the streets of Dumbo, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our New York City online trip itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In March, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 1°C.