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. Paul's Chapel are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dumbo and Ground Zero Museum Workshop. 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). And it doesn't end there: get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read New York City online tour itinerary builder.

In July, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.