14 days in New York State Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, don't miss a visit to 9/11 Memorial, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, and take a stroll through Times Square.

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Paris, France to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Paris to New York City. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in August; daily highs in New York City reach 34°C and lows reach 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): do a tasting at Silver Springs Winery L.L.C., stop by Note Fragrances FLX, then bet on your favorite at Watkins Glen International, and finally admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, examine the collection at Corning Museum of Glass, and then learn about winemaking at Lime Berry Winery.

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Getting from New York City to Watkins Glen by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in September, Watkins Glen is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Niagara Falls: Lawson Center (in Bemus Point), Lake View Cemetery (in Jamestown) and Panama Rocks Scenic Park (in Panama). And it doesn't end there: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, stroll through Niagara Gorge Trail, immerse yourself in nature at Devil's Hole State Park, and don't miss a visit to Old Falls Street.

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Traveling by car from Watkins Glen to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Niagara Falls can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.