27 days in New York State Itinerary

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

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the New York City online vacation planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to New York City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to New York City is minus 9 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Dubai in June: high temperatures in New York City hover around 31°C and lows are around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Niagara Falls.

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

Step out of Niagara Falls to go to Lackawanna and see Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica, which is approximately 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, step off the mainland to explore Three Sisters Island, take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and take in the pleasant sights at Goat Island.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls trip tool.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from New York City in June since evenings lows in Niagara Falls dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Jamestown.

Jamestown is a city in southern Chautauqua County, New York, in the United States. Get out of town with these interesting Jamestown side-trips: Allegany River Valley Trail (in Allegany), Rock City Park (in Olean) and Westfield (Patterson Library & Johnson Estate Winery). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Panama Rocks Scenic Park, make a trip to Peterson's Candies, examine the collection at National Comedy Center, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Lake View Cemetery.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Jamestown online journey maker.

Getting from Niagara Falls to Jamestown by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Niagara Falls in June, you will find days in Jamestown are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Explore Watkins Glen's surroundings by going to Keuka Lake Wine Trail (in Penn Yan), Parish Glen / Conklin Gully (in Naples) and Taughannock Falls State Park (in Trumansburg). There's still lots to do: learn about winemaking at Silver Springs Winery L.L.C., relax in the rural setting at Sanctuary Farm, learn about all things military at Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Glenn H. Curtiss Museum.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Watkins Glen visit planner.

Getting from Jamestown to Watkins Glen by car takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Jamestown in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Watkins Glen: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Rochester.

Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.

Explore Rochester's surroundings by going to Auburn (Seward House Museum & Emerson Park), Ithaca (Cayuga Lake, Museum of the Earth, &more) and Skaneateles Lake (in Skaneateles). And it doesn't end there: indulge your taste buds at Crush Beer & Wine Tours, have fun and explore at The Strong National Museum of Play, explore the activities along Erie Canal, and grab your bike and head to Erie Canal Trail.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rochester trip builder.

You can drive from Watkins Glen to Rochester in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in June, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Ticonderoga.

Ticonderoga is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): get your bearings at The Hancock House, then see the interesting displays at Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, then steep yourself in history at Fort Ticonderoga, and finally steep yourself in history at Crown Point State Historic Site. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Tongue Mountain Range Trails, then cast your line with a fishing tour, and then trek along Black Mountain.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ticonderoga road trip website.

Drive from Rochester to Ticonderoga in 5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Ticonderoga are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. On the 27th (Tue), learn more about the world around you at New York State Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Central Park Rose Garden, then take in the dramatic scenery at Cohoes Falls, Falls View Park, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Albany Distilling Company. On the next day, admire the natural beauty at Yaddo Gardens, contemplate the long history of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, and then stroll around Hudson Crossing Park.

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Albany trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from Ticonderoga to Albany in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.