What to Do in New York: Highlights + Hidden Gems

New York is overwhelming—in the best possible way. But to make the most of your days, plan the highlights you really don’t want to miss. Then build the rest of your itinerary around that, and leave space for spontaneous adventures (those are often the best!). Of course, visiting all national parks in one trip would take months (or even a year!), so we picked 5 must-see parks that you can easily combine in a one- or two-week itinerary from Las Vegas.