60 days in San Francisco & New York City Itinerary

Filoli and SS. Peter and Paul Church will appeal to history buffs. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to de Young Museum and Asian Art Museum. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Sacramento (California State Capitol Museum & California State Railroad Museum), Mill Valley (Muir Woods National Monument & Dipsea Trail) and Muir Beach Overlook (in Muir Beach). Dedicate the 21st (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Golden Gate Promenade, explore the world behind art at Legion of Honor, steep yourself in history at Sutro Baths, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Hamburg, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Hamburg in May, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Oculus and Speed Boats Tours. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from New York City: Hartsdale Pet Cemetery (in Hartsdale), Hyde Park (Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt & Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site) and Oak Hill Cemetery (in Nyack). Spend the 1st (Sat) exploring nature at Independence National Historical Park. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Governors Island National Monument, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Thomas Church, walk around Grounds For Sculpture, and admire the natural beauty at Conservatory Garden.

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You can fly from San Francisco to New York City in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to New York City is 3 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in June, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 31°C and 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.