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.

Attractions like Central Park and Bronx Zoo make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take a stroll through Times Square, pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial, and make a trip to Rockefeller Center.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

July in New York City sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 72°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.