53 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.

Alex Ferrone Gallery and 9/11 Memorial will appeal to museum buffs. Get in touch with nature at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Shawangunk Mountains. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Fire Island National Seashore (in Patchogue), High Point State Park (in Sussex) and 8th Ave Jetty (in Asbury Park). Spend the 8th (Wed) exploring nature at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Ponquogue Beach, take a memorable drive along The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cupsogue Beach County Park, and identify plant and animal life at Sam's Point Preserve.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City trip builder .

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.