17 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 a sense of the local culture at 9/11 Memorial and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Step out of the city life by going to Valley Forge National Historical Park and Cupsogue Beach County Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Waters Crest Winery (in Cutchogue), Mill Pond Park (in Bellmore) and Kismet Beach (in Kismet). And it doesn't end there: take in the pleasant sights at Times Square, get outside with Outdoor Activities, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, and don't miss a visit to Empire State Building.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the New York City road trip planner.

If you are flying in from China, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In July, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 26°C.