4 days in Pocono Mountains & New York City Itinerary

Delaware Water Gap is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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New York City to Delaware Water Gap is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In December, Delaware Water Gap is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 38°F and lows of 24°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, make a trip to Rockefeller Center, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial.

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Drive from Delaware Water Gap to New York City in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Delaware Water Gap in December, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 48°F and lows about 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.