3 days in New York City Itinerary

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

Sands Point Preserve and 9/11 Memorial will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore and learn at The Met Cloisters and Ground Zero Museum Workshop. When in New York City, make a side trip to see Gateway National Recreation in Sandy Hook, approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire all the interesting features of Washington Square Park, take a memorable tour with Tours, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and take a stroll through Greenwich Village.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. July in New York City sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.