29 days in New York City & Nevada Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Lakota Wolf Preserve and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Head to Fifth Avenue and Josefinasfor plenty of shopping. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Apshawa Preserve (in West Milford), Delaware Water Gap (in Columbia) and Kidstreet Playground (in Bridgewater). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Central Park, make a trip to Grand Central Terminal, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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Dusseldorf, Germany to New York City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Dusseldorf in July, with highs in New York City at 35°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Stateline.

Stateline is a census-designated place (CDP) on the east shore of Lake Tahoe in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. Visiting Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and Nor-Cal Charters will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Stateline: Incline Village (Sand Harbor & Tahoe East Shore Trail) and Kit Carson Trail (in Carson City). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Nevada Beach Campground, look for all kinds of wild species at Rabe Meadows, explore the landscape on two wheels at South Lake Tahoe Bike Path, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Secret Cove Beach.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Stateline takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Expect colder evenings in Stateline when traveling from New York City in July, with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Reno.

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Escape the urban bustle at Animal Ark and Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Change things up with a short trip to Tahoe Meadows Trail in Incline Village (about 38 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at National Automobile Museum, ride a horse along Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive, admire the natural beauty at Sierra Water Gardens, and hike along Hunter Creek Trail.

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Getting from Stateline to Reno by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Stateline in July, with highs in Reno at 41°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Imlay.

Imlay is an unincorporated town in Pershing County, Nevada, United States. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Traveling by car from Reno to Imlay takes 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Imlay when traveling from Reno in July, with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Denio.

Denio is a census-designated place (CDP) that lies on the Nevada-Oregon state line in Humboldt County, Nevada, in the United States. On the 19th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.

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You can drive from Imlay to Denio in 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Denio are 41°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Baker.

Baker is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada, United States. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): trek along Baker Lake Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Baker Creek Loop Trail, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Stella Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Fri): walk around Great Basin National Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Wheeler Peak, then trek along Bristlecone Trail, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Lehman Caves.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Denio to Baker. Traveling from Denio in July, expect Baker to be a bit cooler, temps between 37°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Mesquite.

Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery and then look for all kinds of wild species at Little Finland.

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You can drive from Baker to Mesquite in 4 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Baker to Mesquite due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Baker in July, you will find days in Mesquite are somewhat warmer (44°C), and nights are much warmer (28°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Head to The Strip and The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resortfor plenty of shopping. Visiting Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Spring Mountains Visitor Center will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Veteran's Memorial Park & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). The adventure continues: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, buy something for everyone on your list at The Forum Shops at Caesars, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, and try your luck at Casino At The Venetian.

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Getting from Mesquite to Las Vegas by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Mesquite to Las Vegas. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Las Vegas when traveling from Mesquite in July, with lows around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.