9 days in New York City & Providence Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Central Park and New York Public Library. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and go for a walk through The High Line.

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London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to New York City is minus 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in April, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Providence.

Providence has undergone a major upgrade in recent years, transforming from a rough-around-the-edges industrial city into an epicenter of culture.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Plymouth Rock, then get to know the resident critters at Roger Williams Park Zoo, and then enjoy some music at Providence Performing Arts Center.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Providence takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Providence when traveling from New York City in April, with lows around 4°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for home.