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.

Head to Chelsea Market and Woodbury Common Premium Outletsfor plenty of shopping. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like 9/11 Memorial and Times Square. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: High Point State Park (in Sussex), 8th Ave Jetty (in Asbury Park) and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville). Spend the 8th (Wed) exploring nature at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Lakota Wolf Preserve, stroll through Central Park, take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, and admire the sheer force of Bushkill Falls.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the New York City trip planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.