19 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 The Metropolitan Museum of Art and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Get some historical perspective at St. Paul's Chapel and New York City Hall. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Balloon Rides (in Middletown), Upper Delaware River (in Narrowsburg) and Kerhonkson (Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Stony Kill Falls, &more). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), trek along Pocono Environmental Education Center, immerse yourself in nature at High Point State Park, and take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

In January, plan for daily highs up to 40°F, and evening lows to 24°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.