23 days in New York City & Niagara Falls Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Coney Island (in Brooklyn) and Bronx (Bronx Zoo & Yankee Stadium). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Central Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and walk around The High Line.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City day trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Niagara Falls is known for nature, casinos, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium of Niagara, enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and stop by Three Sisters Trading Post.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls trip planner.

Getting from New York City to Niagara Falls by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in July, with highs in Niagara Falls at 32°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.