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.

Popular historic sites such as 9/11 Memorial and Ellis Island are in your itinerary. Get outdoors at Jones Beach State Park and Fire Island National Seashore. Venture out of the city with trips to Bronx Zoo (in Bronx), Belmar Beach (in Belmar) and Long Beach (in Long Beach). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, go for a walk through Times Square, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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In December, daytime highs in New York City are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.