16 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Ocean Grove Beach and Great Neck Steppingstone Park. Get in touch with nature at Speed Boats Tours and Kismet Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from New York City: Minnewaska State Park Preserve (in Kerhonkson), Sam's Point Preserve (in Cragsmoor) and The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (in New Paltz). There's much more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, grab your bike and head to Cynwyd Heritage Trail, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our New York City trip builder.

If you are flying in from Indonesia, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In September, daytime highs in New York City are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C.