9 days in New York City & Brooklyn Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Times Square and New York Public Library. We've included these beaches for you: Cupsogue Beach County Park and Ocean Grove Beach. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Bronx Zoo (in Bronx), Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville) and Joel L. Lefkowitz Park at West Meadow Beach (in Stony Brook). There's much more to do: explore the galleries of 9/11 Memorial, race across the water with a speed boat tour, kick back and relax at Point Lookout Beach, and take in nature's colorful creations at Hallett Nature Sanctuary.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the New York City trip itinerary maker site .

June in New York City sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.

Though it may be less popular or touristy than its big brother Manhattan, Brooklyn boasts of one of the largest and hippest art districts in the United States.

Coney Island USA has been added to your itinerary. On the 11th (Tue), take in the waterfront at Coney Island USA, appreciate the extensive heritage of Brooklyn Heights Promenade, then wander the streets of Dumbo, then meet the residents at Bronx Zoo, and finally admire the masterpieces at Norwood Museum. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Louis Armstrong House Museum, then admire all the interesting features of Yankee Stadium, then stop by Sahadi's Specialty and Fine Foods, and finally admire the masterpieces at Brooklyn Museum.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Brooklyn vacation builder website .

Brooklyn is very close to New York City. In June in Brooklyn, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride back home.