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.

Let the collections at 9/11 Memorial and American Museum of Natural History capture your imagination. Take a break from the city and head to Valley Forge National Historical Park and Kelly Drive. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Lakota Wolf Preserve (in Columbia), King of Prussia Mall (in King of Prussia) and The Raptor Trust Center (in Millington). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and take a stroll through Fifth Avenue.

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If you are flying in from South Korea, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In December, daytime highs in New York City are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C.