22 days in New York State Itinerary

Make it your trip
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Niagara Falls
— 1 night
Drive
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Rochester
— 3 nights
Drive
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Corning
— 1 night
Drive
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Cooperstown
— 3 nights
Drive
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Wilmington
— 1 night
Drive
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Albany
— 3 nights
Drive
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Hyde Park
— 3 nights
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New York City
— 5 nights
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Niagara Falls — 1 night

Honeymoon Capital of the World

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): steep yourself in history at Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then browse the different shops at Boulevard Mall, and then look for gifts at Three Sisters Trading Post. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Canalside, then browse for treasures at Antique World Market, then Head underground at Cave of the Winds, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls road trip site.

Brisbane, Australia to Niagara Falls is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Niagara Falls is minus 15 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Brisbane in February, with highs in Niagara Falls at 0°C and lows at -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Rochester.
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Shopping · Parks · Nature · Historic Sites
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Rochester — 3 nights

Flower City

Take a break from the city and head to Letchworth State Park and Wayne Hills Country Club. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like George Eastman Museum and Thorpe Vineyard. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rochester: The Wadsworth Homestead (in Geneseo), Swain Resort (in Swain) and Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack (in Farmington). Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at Brantling Ski Center, explore the engaging exhibits at The Strong National Museum of Play, contemplate the long history of Ganondagan State Historic Site, and get some fabulous bargains at Waterloo Premium Outlets.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Rochester holiday builder.

Getting from Niagara Falls to Rochester by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Rochester can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to Corning.
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Parks · Museums · Outdoors · Childrens Museums
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Corning — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): stroll through Catharine Valley Trail, don't miss a visit to Mark Twain's Summer Home, then view the masterpieces at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, and finally see the interesting displays at Corning Museum of Glass.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Corning day trip app.

Traveling by car from Rochester to Corning takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Corning sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Cooperstown.
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Museums · Parks · Trails · Outdoors
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Cooperstown — 3 nights

Village of Cooperstown

Get some cultural insight at Petrified Creatures and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Labrador Mountain and Remington Arms Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Hobart Book Village (in Hobart), Toggenburg (in Fabius) and Turning Stone Resort Casino (in Verona). And it doesn't end there: sample the tasty concoctions at Good Nature Farm Brewery, steep yourself in history at Indian Burial Mound, and don't miss a visit to Herkimer Home State Historic Site.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cooperstown trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Corning to Cooperstown in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in February, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Wilmington.
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Museums · Parks · Winter Sports · Outdoors
Side Trips

Wilmington — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): glide through natural beauty at Jack Rabbit Trail, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Whiteface Mountain, take some stellar pictures from Olympic Ski Jump Complex, then explore the activities along Mirror Lake, and finally stop by The Candy Man.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Wilmington online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cooperstown to Wilmington in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Cooperstown in February, Wilmington is a bit cooler at night with lows of -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Albany.
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Albany — 3 nights

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Glens Falls Civic Center and Hat Sational. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to New York State Museum and Saratoga Spa State Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Saratoga Race Course (in Saratoga Springs), Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center (in Tannersville) and Lake George (Lake George, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more).

To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Albany trip planner.

You can drive from Wilmington to Albany in 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Wilmington in February, with highs in Albany at 1°C and lows at -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hyde Park.
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Hyde Park — 3 nights

Shop till you drop at World's Largest Kaleidoscope and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Do some cultural sightseeing at Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Train Station. Explore Hyde Park's surroundings by going to Hessel Museum of Art at Bard College (in Annandale on Hudson), Woodstock Museum (in Saugerties) and Hamilton Fish Bridge (in Newburgh).

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Hyde Park itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Albany to Hyde Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in February, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to go by car to New York City.
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Historic Sites · Museums · Shopping · Spas
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New York City — 5 nights

Big Apple

Head to SoHo and Chelsea Marketfor some retail therapy. Popular historic sites such as St. Paul's Chapel and Brooklyn Heights Promenade are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: stop by Dumbo, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at The Met Cloisters, and take in the exciting artwork at Artechouse NYC.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the New York City trip maker tool.

You can drive from Hyde Park to New York City in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Hyde Park in February, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 9°C and lows about -1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for home.
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New York State travel guide

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Observation Decks · Scenic Walking Areas · Historic Sites
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.
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