15 days in New York State Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): explore the different monuments and memorials at Elmlawn Memorial Park, then take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and then admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, then steep yourself in history at Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, and then kick back and relax at Woodlawn Beach State Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Niagara Falls road trip planner.

London, UK to Niagara Falls is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Castile.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): stop by Castille Cider Mill and then admire the majestic nature at Letchworth State Park.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Castile trip website.

Drive from Niagara Falls to Castile in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Castile can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Watkins Glen.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): do a tasting at Glenora Wine Cellars, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Champlin Beach Park, then do a tasting at Castel Grisch, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Corning Museum of Glass, make a trip to Little Joe Tower, and then admire the majestic nature at Taughannock Falls State Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Watkins Glen online day trip planner.

You can drive from Castile to Watkins Glen in 2 hours. October in Watkins Glen sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Cooperstown.

On the 16th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Indian Burial Mound, see the interesting displays at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Cooperstown tour itinerary website.

Drive from Watkins Glen to Cooperstown in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Cooperstown can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lake George.

On the 17th (Tue), explore the activities along Lake George, then take in the awesome beauty at Prospect Mountain, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. On the 18th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Million Dollar Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Saratoga Spa State Park, and then try to win big at Saratoga Race Course.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Lake George trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cooperstown to Lake George in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hyde Park.

On the 19th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, get lost in a book at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, then contemplate the long history of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and finally do a tasting at Stoutridge Vineyard. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: snap pictures at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, take in the views from Mid Hudson Bridge, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Dutch Church.

Make your Hyde Park itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

You can drive from Lake George to Hyde Park in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In October in Hyde Park, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to drive to New York City.

Discover out-of-the-way places like St. Patrick's Cathedral and New York Public Library. Popular historic sites such as Brooklyn Heights Promenade and St. Paul's Chapel are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Ocean Beach in Ocean Beach (about 1h 40 min away). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Greenwich Village, browse the eclectic array of goods at Chelsea Market, admire the masterpieces at The Met Cloisters, and settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read New York City tour planning tool.

You can drive from Hyde Park to New York City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Hyde Park in October since evenings lows in New York City dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.