13 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Central Park and Empire State Building. Step out of New York City to go to Bronx and see Bronx Zoo, which is approximately 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, wander the streets of Times Square, admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the New York City day trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.