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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Bronx Zoo (in Bronx), Coney Island (in Brooklyn) and Henry Hudson Trail (in Marlboro). There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the New York City online trip planner.

Val d'Or, Canada to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour car ride. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Val d'Or in August, with highs in New York City at 34°C and lows at 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.