15 days in New York State Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Brooklyn Heights Promenade and SoHo. You'll discover tucked-away gems like World Trade Center's Liberty Park and The Oculus. The adventure continues: walk around Washington Square Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take a stroll through Greenwich Village, and examine the collection at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the New York City itinerary planner.

Sydney, Australia to New York City is an approximately 26-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to New York City, you'll gain 15 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, New York City is warmer than Sydney - with highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Montauk.

On the 20th (Thu), take in the waterfront activity at Star Island Yacht Club and Marina and then enjoy the sea views from Montauk Point Lighthouse.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Montauk trip planner.

Drive from New York City to Montauk in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from New York City in July, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Montauk: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can drive to Hyde Park.

On the 21st (Fri), steep yourself in history at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, contemplate the long history of Train Station, and then take a tour by water with Empire Cruise Lines. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, steep yourself in history at Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, then snap pictures at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, and finally snap pictures at Mid Hudson Bridge.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Hyde Park trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Montauk to Hyde Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Cooperstown.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): examine the collection at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and then contemplate the long history of Indian Burial Mound.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Cooperstown travel route planning app.

Drive from Hyde Park to Cooperstown in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or take a bus. When traveling from Hyde Park in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Cooperstown: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Corning.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Corning Museum of Glass, then view the masterpieces at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, and then get engrossed in the history at Hornell Erie Depot Museum. On the next day, take in the dramatic scenery at Deckertown Falls, then immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Aunt Sarah's Falls.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Corning trip itinerary planning site.

Drive from Cooperstown to Corning in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Niagara Falls.

On the 26th (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, Head underground at Cave of the Winds, then get a new perspective on things with Maid Of The Mist, then enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and finally get engrossed in the history at Native American Museum of Art. On the next day, explore the different monuments and memorials at Elmlawn Memorial Park, then admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then make a trip to Canalside, and finally appreciate the history behind McKinley Monument.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Corning to Niagara Falls by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. July in Niagara Falls sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.