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.

You've added Empire State Building, Chelsea Market, Ground Zero Museum Workshop, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kids will enjoy The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours. There's much more to do: examine the collection at New York Public Library, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Chapel, and walk around SeaGlass Carousel at The Battery.

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Melbourne, Australia to New York City is an approximately 27-hour flight. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Melbourne to New York City. Traveling from Melbourne in September, expect nights in New York City to be much hotter, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.