8 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at New York Public Library and The Met Cloisters. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Greenwich Village and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Venture out of the city with trips to Bushkill Falls (in Bushkill), Peters Valley Gallery (in Layton) and Hyde Park (Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt & Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum). And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Fire Island National Seashore, go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, visit Dumbo, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our New York City day trip app.

April in New York City sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.