5 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Valley Forge National Historical Park and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Statue of Liberty National Monument. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (in Philadelphia) and Minnewaska State Park Preserve (in Kerhonkson). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), go for a walk through The High Line, see the interesting displays at National Museum of the American Indian, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our New York City visit planner.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to -1°C.