58 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Cooper's Beach and Long Beach. 9/11 Memorial and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (in Central Valley), The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse (in Stony Point) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Met Cloisters.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our New York City itinerary planner.

Harrisburg to New York City is an approximately 11-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Harrisburg to New York City is 3 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Harrisburg in May since evenings lows in New York City dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.