17 days in Vancouver & New York City Itinerary

Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. State of Washington, and the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. Change things up with these side-trips from Vancouver: Cannon Beach (Bronze Coast Gallery, Oswald West State Park, &more), Cascade Locks (Starvation Creek State Park, Oneonta Gorge, &more) and Crown Point State Scenic Corridor (in Corbett). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, take in the pleasant sights at Wintler Community Park, contemplate the long history of Columbia River Highway, and indulge your taste buds at Wine Dirt.

To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Vancouver road trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Vancouver is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Berlin to Vancouver due to the time zone difference. In May in Vancouver, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sun) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Central Park, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the New York City tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Vancouver to New York City takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in New York City are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.