9 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.

Head to Fifth Avenue and Chelsea Marketfor some retail therapy. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, get a taste of the local shopping with Shopping Girlfriend NYC, and admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the New York City vacation planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.