17 days in New York State Itinerary

On the 26th (Wed), admire the majestic nature at Fort Niagara State Park and then stroll around Olcott Beach Carousel Park. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Niagara Gorge Trail, explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, then admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls.

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London, UK to Niagara Falls is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from London in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Niagara Falls: highs are around 32°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Rochester.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): have fun and explore at The Strong National Museum of Play and then let the kids burn off some steam at Tree Creations in Geneseo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sat): stop by Stever's Candies, then contemplate the long history of Smith Family Farm, then steep yourself in history at Book of Mormon Publication Site, and finally trek along Shadow Hills Maple Syrup Farm.

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You can drive from Niagara Falls to Rochester in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Clayton.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): walk around Scenic View Park, step off the mainland to explore Heart Island, and then step off the mainland to explore Antique Boat Museum.

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Drive from Rochester to Clayton in 3 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Clayton can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Old Forge.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): stroll through McCauley Mountain, make a splash at Enchanted Forest Water Safari, and then take in the awesome beauty at Bald Mountain.

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Traveling by car from Clayton to Old Forge takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Old Forge are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to drive to Queensbury.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Glenwood Manor Antiques & More, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Cole's Woods, and finally get outside with Equinox Balloons. On the 2nd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Adirondack Animal Land, steep yourself in history at Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, and then relax in the rural setting at Lavenlair Farm.

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Drive from Old Forge to Queensbury in 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Queensbury can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Lake George.

On the 3rd (Thu), hike along Tongue Mountain Range Trails, walk around Rogers Memorial Park, and then cast your line with Bolton Boat Tours and Water Sports on Lake George. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Up Yonda Farm, then grab your bike and head to Warren County Bikeway, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake George.

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Lake George is just a short distance from Queensbury. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Kids will enjoy Central Park and Bronx Zoo. Go for a jaunt from New York City to Great Neck to see Great Neck Steppingstone Park about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and visit Times Square.

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You can fly from Lake George to New York City in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lake George in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 25°C in New York City. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.