23 days in New York City & Orlando Itinerary

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

Let the collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York Public Library capture your imagination. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Independence National Historical Park and Speed Boats Tours. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Bushkill Falls (in Bushkill), Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (in Hyde Park) and Philadelphia (Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, get to know the fascinating history of Brooklyn Heights Promenade, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

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Adelaide, Australia to New York City is an approximately 29-hour flight. You'll gain 14.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to New York City due to the time zone difference. In September, New York City is somewhat warmer than Adelaide - with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum and Orlando Science Center will appeal to museum buffs. Attractions like St. Augustine Beach and Cinderella Castle make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Marine Science Center (in Ponce Inlet), Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (in St. Augustine) and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Crystal River). There's much more to do: have some family-friendly fun at The Escape Game Orlando, discover the magic at World of Disney, find something for the whole family at Universal's Islands of Adventure, and try out the rides at Discovery Cove.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Orlando trip app.

You can fly from New York City to Orlando in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Orlando: highs are around 37°C and lows about 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.