4 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours and Food Tours. And it doesn't end there: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, make a trip to Rockefeller Center, admire the natural beauty at New York Botanical Garden, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read New York City itinerary maker.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 48°F, and evening lows to 36°F.