22 days in New York City, Dallas & New Orleans Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read New York City road trip planning website.

Brisbane, Australia to New York City is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Brisbane to New York City. Traveling from Brisbane in December, things will get cooler in New York City: highs are around 10°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Dallas.

Venture out of the city with trips to McKinney (McKinney Performing Arts Center, Food Tours, &more), Fort Worth (Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, &more) and Prestonwood Baptist Church (in Plano). There's lots more to do: try out the rides at Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony, stroll around Klyde Warren Park, play a few rounds at Golf Center of Arlington, and admire the masterpieces at Meadows Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dallas sightseeing app.

You can fly from New York City to Dallas in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Dallas. When traveling from New York City in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Dallas: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to New Orleans.

On the 15th (Mon), get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, then brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, and then get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read New Orleans journey maker.

Getting from Dallas to New Orleans by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 12°C in New Orleans. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.