15 days in New York State Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Oculus and Walking tours. Get a sense of the local culture at Brooklyn Heights Promenade and The Met Cloisters. There's lots more to do: stroll around World Trade Center's Liberty Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Paul's Chapel, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Ellis Island.

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Sydney, Australia to New York City is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to New York City is minus 15 hours. Traveling from Sydney in August, you will find days in New York City are somewhat warmer (34°C), and nights are much warmer (25°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Montauk.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): go for a stroll along the water at Star Island Yacht Club and Marina and then don't miss a visit to Montauk Point Lighthouse.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Montauk takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in August, things will get a bit cooler in Montauk: highs are around 30°C and lows about 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hyde Park.

On the 19th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, then contemplate the long history of Train Station, and then get a new perspective on things with Empire Cruise Lines. On the 20th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, contemplate the long history of Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, then take in the views from Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, and finally take in the views from Mid Hudson Bridge.

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Traveling by car from Montauk to Hyde Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Montauk in August since evenings lows in Hyde Park dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cooperstown.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): examine the collection at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and then steep yourself in history at Indian Burial Mound.

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Traveling by car from Hyde Park to Cooperstown takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or take a bus. August in Cooperstown sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Corning.

On the 22nd (Mon), see the interesting displays at Corning Museum of Glass, take in the exciting artwork at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, and then take an in-depth tour of Hornell Erie Depot Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Deckertown Falls, immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park, and then admire the sheer force of Aunt Sarah's Falls.

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You can drive from Cooperstown to Corning in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Niagara Falls.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, get a new perspective on things with Maid Of The Mist, then take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and finally get engrossed in the history at Native American Museum of Art. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll the grounds of Elmlawn Memorial Park, admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then don't miss a visit to Canalside, and finally pause for some photo ops at McKinley Monument.

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Traveling by car from Corning to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can travel back home.