29 days in New York City & New Jersey 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 out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Philadelphia (Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Education Center, Independence Hall, &more). The adventure continues: stroll through Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, wander the streets of Times Square, and don't miss a visit to 9/11 Memorial.

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

Kuwait City, Kuwait to New York City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Kuwait City to New York City due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Kuwait City in February: high temperatures in New York City hover around 9°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Columbia.

Columbia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Knowlton Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States, that was created as part of the 2010 United States Census. Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): browse for treasures at Grey Barn Antiques, stop by WaggMore Pet Boutique & Bakery Dog Friendly, do a tasting at Franklin Hill Vineyards, then do a tasting at Franklin Hill Vineyards, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Lakota Wolf Preserve. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Columbia Trail, admire the majestic nature at Kittatinny Valley State Park, and then sample the fine beverages at Milk Street Distillery.

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You can drive from New York City to Columbia in 1.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in March, with highs in Columbia at 7°C and lows at -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Princeton.

Best known as the home of Princeton University, the town of Princeton centers around the Ivy League school and its stone, vine-covered buildings.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Princeton: Howling Woods Farm (in Jackson), Tyler State Park (in Newtown) and Thompson Park (in Monroe). And it doesn't end there: gain insight at Princeton University, identify plant and animal life at Duke Farms, steep yourself in history at Washington Crossing Historic Park, and explore the world behind art at Princeton University Art Museum.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Princeton road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Columbia to Princeton takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in March, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Pitman.

Pitman is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): stop by Mood's Farm Market, stroll around Washington Lake Park, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Human Village Brewing Co. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the eclectic array of goods at Rosie's Farm Market, learn about winemaking at Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Flying Fish Brewing Company.

For reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Pitman day trip planning website.

Getting from Princeton to Pitman by car takes about 1.5 hours. March in Pitman sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Cape May Court House.

Cape May Court House is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): get to know the resident critters at Cape May County Park & Zoo, stop by Woodland Village, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Ludlam Island Brewery.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Cape May Court House trip itinerary planning site.

Explore your travel options from Pitman to Cape May Court House with the Route module. In March, daily temperatures in Cape May Court House can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Asbury Park.

Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): indulge in some personalized pampering at Kur Wellness Studios, brush up on your military savvy at InfoAge - Science History Learning Center and Museum, then relax in the rural setting at Delicious Orchards, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On your second day here, stroll around Huber Woods Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Henry Hudson Trail, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Asbury Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cape May Court House to Asbury Park takes 2 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Asbury Park can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.