3 days in Atlanta & New York City Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden and then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Atlanta holiday planner.

New York City to Atlanta is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. Traveling from New York City in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Atlanta: highs are around 59°F and lows about 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to New York City.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): wander the streets of Times Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, then admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial and then take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our New York City trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Atlanta to New York City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Atlanta in December; daily highs in New York City reach 48°F and lows reach 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.