16 days in New York State Itinerary

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Lyndhurst. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Photography Tours and Speed Boats Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Kykuit in Sleepy Hollow (about 48 minutes away). There's much more to do: settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, stroll the grounds of Green-Wood cemetery, stop by Dumbo, and explore the world behind art at Neue Galerie.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the New York City day trip website.

Brussels, Belgium to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Brussels to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Brussels in October; daily highs in New York City reach 24°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Hyde Park.

On the 3rd (Wed), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Breakneck Ridge Loop, then admire the striking features of Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Hudson Beach Glass. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Old Dutch Church, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, then stroll around Falling Waters Preserve, and finally see the interesting displays at Kingston Uptown Historic District.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Hyde Park attractions site.

Getting from New York City to Hyde Park by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Hyde Park when traveling from New York City in November, with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lake George.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): trek along Buck mountain hiking trail, look for gifts at Wax 'n' Wix, then stroll through Warren County Bikeway, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Feeder Canal Trail.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Lake George online trip builder.

You can drive from Hyde Park to Lake George in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Hyde Park, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Lake George, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Cooperstown.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Hanford Mills Museum and Indian Burial Mound. Get some cultural insight at Holy Trinity Monastery and Arkell Museum. The adventure continues: examine the collection at American Baseball Experience/ Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum, play a few rounds at Leatherstocking Golf Course, look for gifts at Riverwood Gifts, and sample the tasty concoctions at Brewery Ommegang.

To see ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Cooperstown online vacation planner.

You can drive from Lake George to Cooperstown in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Cooperstown can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Watkins Glen.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): learn about winemaking at Weis Vineyards, then pause for some serene contemplation at Garrett Memorial Chapel, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Havana Glen Park.

To see reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Watkins Glen online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Cooperstown to Watkins Glen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Castile.

On the 10th (Wed), take an unorthodox tour of Rolling Hills Asylum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbey of the Genesee, and then admire the majestic nature at Letchworth State Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Castile trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Watkins Glen to Castile in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Niagara Falls.

On the 11th (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Tifft Nature Preserve, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica, and then admire the majestic nature at Devil's Hole State Park. On your second day here, make a trip to Third Street Art Alley, tour the pleasant surroundings at Niagara Wine Trail USA, then take an in-depth tour of Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, then stroll through Niagara Gorge Trail, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Parish.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls travel website.

Traveling by car from Castile to Niagara Falls takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel back home.