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.

Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Mantoloking Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Seaside Park Beach (in Seaside Park), Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (in Central Valley) and Independence National Historical Park (in Philadelphia). There's much more to do: stop by Greenwich Village, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Met Cloisters, see the interesting displays at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and steep yourself in history at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the New York City route planner.

Newark to New York City is an approximately 1-hour car ride. December in New York City sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive back home.