19 days in New York State & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Central Park and Empire State Building. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, wander the streets of Times Square, and go for a walk through The High Line.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read New York City trip planner.

London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from London to New York City. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from London in January; daily highs in New York City reach 5°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kids will enjoy Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Fountains of Bellagio. Step out of Las Vegas with an excursion to Hoover Dam in Boulder City--about 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to The Strip, see the interesting displays at Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah, browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, and have fun at The Range 702.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Las Vegas online trip maker.

Getting from New York City to Las Vegas by flight takes about 9 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from New York City in February, things will get a bit warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 21°C and lows about 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel back home.