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.

St. Patrick's Cathedral and Brooklyn Heights Promenade will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art and 9/11 Memorial. The adventure continues: go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, wander the streets of Fifth Avenue, explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.

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Houston to New York City is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Houston in December, expect New York City to be a bit cooler, temps between 48°F and 36°F. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.