30 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Philadelphia (Eastern State Penitentiary, Rodin Museum, &more). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Central Park, make a trip to Empire State Building, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to New York City is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Abu Dhabi to New York City. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Abu Dhabi in April: high temperatures in New York City hover around 19°C and lows are around 8°C. On the 28th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to New York City.

On the 28th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine and then don't miss a visit to Broadway. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Museum of American Finance, get to know the resident critters at Bronx Zoo, and then admire the masterpieces at The Studio Museum in Harlem.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our New York City sightseeing planner.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.