22 days in New York City & New Orleans Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Central Park and Bronx Zoo. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Philadelphia (Wissahickon Valley Park & Rittenhouse Square). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and wander the streets of Times Square.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the New York City trip planning site.

Perth, Australia to New York City is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Perth to New York City is minus 13 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Perth in September; daily highs in New York City reach 31°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to New Orleans.

Bring the kids along to Happiness Bayou Tours and French Quarter. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, meet the residents at Audubon Zoo, and visit Garden District.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the New Orleans online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from New York City to New Orleans takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to New Orleans, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in September, New Orleans is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 33°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.