4 days in New Jersey & New York City Itinerary

Montclair is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Turtle Back Zoo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, and then get engrossed in the history at Lyndhurst Historical Society - Little Red Schoolhouse.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Montclair trip planner.

Boston to Montclair is an approximately 4-hour car ride. In December in Montclair, expect temperatures between 44°F during the day and 30°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to New York City.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Central Park and Empire State Building. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, appreciate the extensive heritage of World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, take a stroll through Times Square, and take in the pleasant sights at The High Line.

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

You can drive from Montclair to New York City in an hour. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Montclair in December, with lows around 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.