24 days in New York State Itinerary

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Niagara Falls and Letchworth State Park. Get in touch with nature at Cave of the Winds and Devil's Hole State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Niagara Falls: The Strong National Museum of Play (in Rochester), Kutter's Cheese Factory Store (in Corfu) and Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum (in Rush). Next up on the itinerary: take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, and hike along Niagara Gorge Trail.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls online attractions planner.

Wellington, New Zealand to Niagara Falls is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 17 hours. Traveling from Wellington in June, expect nights in Niagara Falls to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are much warmer, around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, stroll the grounds of Bath National Cemetery, then do a tasting at Silver Springs Winery L.L.C., and finally immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Corning Museum of Glass, then view the masterpieces at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, and then immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Watkins Glen trip site.

You can drive from Niagara Falls to Watkins Glen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and taxi; or take a bus. June in Watkins Glen sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Cooperstown.

Best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown embraces Americana.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Northeast Classic Car Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Hanford Mills Museum and Stone Arabia Stone Church. Explore Cooperstown's surroundings by going to Howe Caverns (in Howes Cave), Arkell Museum (in Canajoharie) and Cobbler & Co (in Sharon Springs). There's more to do: take an in-depth tour of Fenimore Art Museum.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Cooperstown trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Watkins Glen to Cooperstown in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Alexandria Bay.

Alexandria Bay is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): look for gifts at 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese, then take an in-depth tour of Boldt Castle and Yacht House, and then head off the coast to Heart Island.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Alexandria Bay travel planning site.

Drive from Cooperstown to Alexandria Bay in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Wilmington.

Wilmington is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. On the 2nd (Tue), look for gifts at Saratoga Olive Oil Company, contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake, then get great views at Olympic Ski Jump Complex, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Whiteface Mountain.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Wilmington travel planner.

Traveling by car from Alexandria Bay to Wilmington takes 3 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Wilmington when traveling from Alexandria Bay in July, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lake George.

A playground for America’s wealthy families, Lake George was nicknamed "Queen of the American Lakes." While these families often stayed in private country houses, a tourism industry built up around them in the early 20th century facilitated by two YMCAs.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home and Glenwood Manor Antiques & More. New York State Museum and The Sembrich will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Lake George: Ausable Chasm (in Keeseville) and Northshire Bookstore (in Saratoga Springs). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Prospect Mountain, steep yourself in history at Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake George, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Lake George holiday maker tool.

Traveling by car from Wilmington to Lake George takes 1.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Wilmington in July: high temperatures in Lake George hover around 32°C and lows are around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to New Paltz.

New Paltz is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. Your inner history buff will appreciate Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and Kadampa Meditation Center New York and World Peace Temple. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and DM Weil Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from New Paltz: Beekman Arms Antique Market (in Rhinebeck), Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (in Central Valley) and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (in Hyde Park). There's more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and snap pictures at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the New Paltz journey planner.

Traveling by car from Lake George to New Paltz takes 2.5 hours. In July in New Paltz, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to New York City.

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore 9/11 Memorial and American Museum of Natural History. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Chelsea Market and Josefinas. There's much more to do: examine the collection at New York Public Library, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the New York City trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from New Paltz to New York City in 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from New Paltz in July, with lows around 26°C. You'll set off for home on the 14th (Sun).