36 days in New York City Itinerary

9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Valley Forge National Historical Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Bethpage Black (in Farmingdale), Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium (in Cold Spring Harbor) and Plainsboro Preserve (in Cranbury). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Empire State Building, get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the New York City trip itinerary builder site.

Vienna, Austria to New York City is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Vienna to New York City. In September, New York City is a bit warmer than Vienna - with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to New York City.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and then see the interesting displays at New York Public Library. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, race across the water with a speed boat tour, then walk around The High Line, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City tour planner.

Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.