20 days in New York State Itinerary
Created using Inspirock New York State trip planner
Start: Philadelphia
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Niagara Falls
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Rochester
— 4 nights
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New York City
— 11 nights
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Niagara Falls — 4 nights
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Honeymoon Capital of the World
The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.Kids will appreciate attractions like Cave of the Winds and Niagara Falls. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, hike along Niagara Gorge Trail, and enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower.
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Philadelphia to Niagara Falls is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in June; daily highs in Niagara Falls reach 77°F and lows reach 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Rochester.
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Rochester — 4 nights
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Flower City
Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.Attractions like The Strong National Museum of Play and Erie Canal Trail make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rochester: Book of Mormon Publication Site (in Palmyra), Skaneateles Lake (in Skaneateles) and Beechwood State Park (in Sodus). Next up on the itinerary: admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park, make a trip to It's a Wonderful Life Bridge, explore the activities along Erie Canal, and steep yourself in history at Seward House Museum.
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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 77°F in June, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 11 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Attractions like Central Park and Bronx Zoo make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of New York City to go to Brooklyn and see Coney Island, which is approximately 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History, and wander the streets of Times Square.
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Fly from Rochester to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rochester in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in New York City, with lows of 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to take a train back home.
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New York State travel guide
The Empire State
Home to the country's most populous city, the state of New York is a major gateway for immigration into the United States, but also one of the nation's prime holiday destinations. Take a trip down the state's numerous wilderness trails and scenic roads to visit quaint small towns, sandy beaches, historical estates, and artist colonies. Though the majority of visitors head for the big-city restaurants, theaters, and museums, you can venture deeper into the rugged and remote mountain areas to discover a world of picturesque forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes. New York also boasts the nation's largest forest preserve, encompassing much of the northeastern lobe of the state.
