9 days in New York City & Washington DC Itinerary

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York Public Library. Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Central Park, take a stroll through Times Square, admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read New York City online driving holiday planner.

Brisbane, Australia to New York City is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 15 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in December; daily highs in New York City reach 10°C and lows reach 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow time for the train ride to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Washington National Cathedral, examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, then examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and finally take an in-depth tour of National Portrait Gallery.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC online holiday maker.

You can take a train from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. On the 14th (Tue), you're off to home.