60 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to St. Patrick's Cathedral and New York Public Library. 9/11 Memorial and Times Square are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Mountainside (Trailside Nature & Science Center & Watchung Reservation), Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, & more) and Fort Washington (The Highlands Mansion and Gardens & Fort Washington State Park). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, contemplate the long history of Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Ponquogue Beach.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our New York City planning site .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. May in New York City sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.