23 days in New York State Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in nature's colorful creations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Bronx Zoo.

To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read New York City route planning website.

Shannon, Ireland to New York City is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of car and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Shannon to New York City. Traveling from Shannon in June, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 80°F and 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Lake George.

Explore Lake George's surroundings by going to Manchester (Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home & North Meadow Farm). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, take a peaceful walk through Charles Lathrop Demonstration Pack Forest, take in the awesome beauty at Prospect Mountain, and stop by Wax 'n' Wix.

To find maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Lake George online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Lake George takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in June, Lake George is slightly colder at night with lows of 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lake Placid.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake Placid: The Wild Center (in Tupper Lake) and Ausable Chasm (in Keeseville).

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Lake Placid road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Lake George to Lake Placid takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lake George in June: high temperatures in Lake Placid hover around 71°F and lows are around 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Clayton.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): look for gifts at 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese, then step off the mainland to explore Heart Island, and then take an in-depth tour of Boldt Castle and Yacht House.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Clayton route planner.

Traveling by car from Lake Placid to Clayton takes 3 hours. Traveling from Lake Placid in June, Clayton is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Watkins Glen.

On the 20th (Tue), immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park, then take in the dramatic scenery at Shequaga Falls, and then immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park. Keep things going the next day: cruise along Seneca Lake Wine Trail and then stop by SkyLand Art Barn.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Watkins Glen journey maker app.

You can drive from Clayton to Watkins Glen in 3 hours. In June in Watkins Glen, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 54°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rochester.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): make a splash at Seabreeze Amusement Park. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, then get engrossed in the history at George Eastman Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at The Strong National Museum of Play.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Rochester day trip app.

Getting from Watkins Glen to Rochester by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. June in Rochester sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls is known for nature, casinos, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, admire the majestic nature at Goat Island, step off the mainland to explore Three Sisters Island, and see the interesting displays at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center.

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls day trip planner.

Drive from Rochester to Niagara Falls in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.