54 days in New York City & San Francisco Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Bronx Zoo (in Bronx), Philadelphia (Cliveden, Barnes Foundation, &more) and Coney Island (in Brooklyn). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and wander the streets of Times Square.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In March, daytime highs in New York City are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Francisco: Napa (Judd's Hill MicroCrush & Wine Tours & Tastings), St. Helena (Beringer Vineyards, Modus Operandi Cellars, &more) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, and get great views at Twin Peaks.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planner.

Traveling by flight from New York City to San Francisco takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in April: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 22°C and lows are around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.