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.

Explore hidden gems such as Photography Tours and Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Trenton Free Public Library (in Trenton), Hyde Park (Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site & Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt) and Esopus Meadows Preserve (in Ulster Park). Spend the 12th (Sat) exploring nature at Independence National Historical Park. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park, see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, take in the dramatic scenery at Bushkill Falls, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read New York City attractions planner.

If you are flying in from Indonesia, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel back home.