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.

Popular historic sites such as Brooklyn Heights Promenade and St. Patrick's Cathedral are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dumbo and Speed Boats Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from New York City: Benmarl Vineyards and Winery (in Marlboro), Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt (in Hyde Park) and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (in Poughkeepsie). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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In July, daytime highs in New York City are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.