11 days in New York City, New Orleans & Fort Myers Beach Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate 9/11 Memorial and American Museum of Natural History. Get some cultural insight at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. There's still lots to do: stroll through Central Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, take a stroll through Times Square, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City day trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Argentina, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In October, daytime highs in New York City are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

On the 6th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Jackson Square, then learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Garden District. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Chalmette National Historical Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, and then stop by Faulkner House Books.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the New Orleans day trip planning website.

Fly from New York City to New Orleans in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from New York City in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in New Orleans. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Fort Myers Beach.

Fort Myers Beach is a town located on Estero Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Popular historic sites such as Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Punta Gorda Train Depot are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Siesta Beach (in Siesta Key), J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge (in Sanibel Island) and Sarasota (Marie Selby Botanical Gardens & The Ringling). The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Fort Myers Beach, take in the exciting artwork at The Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique, and immerse yourself in nature at Lovers Key State Park.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Fort Myers Beach trip planning tool.

You can fly from New Orleans to Fort Myers Beach in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from New Orleans in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Fort Myers Beach, with highs around 35°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.