30 days in Buffalo & Petaluma Itinerary

The most populous city in the state after New York, Buffalo serves as the gateway to Niagara Falls and Canada for many travelers.

Step off the beaten path and head to Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park and Niagara Jet Adventures. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Forest Lawn and Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica. Explore Buffalo's surroundings by going to Niagara Falls (Bridal Veil Falls & Whirlpool State Park), Ellicottville (Holiday Valley & HoliMont) and Jamestown (Celoron Lighthouse, Lake View Cemetery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Canalside, explore the different monuments and memorials at Mount Hope Cemetery, steep yourself in history at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, and see where the action happens at KeyBank Center.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Buffalo trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Newark to Buffalo is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Newark in April, things will get a bit cooler in Buffalo: highs are around 55°F and lows about 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Petaluma.

Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, 32mi north of San Francisco. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bodega Head and Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Visit Gualala Point Regional Park and Sonoma Coast State Beach for some beach relaxation. Change things up with these side-trips from Petaluma: The Sea Ranch (Walk On Beach Sea Ranch Access Trail & Sea Ranch Chapel), Kenwood (Kunde Family Winery & VJB Cellars) and Pomo Canyon Trail (in Duncans Mills). Dedicate the 18th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Spend the 19th (Sun) exploring nature at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There's still lots to do: stroll through Jack London State Historic Park, do a tasting at Alexander Valley Vineyards, immerse yourself in nature at Salt Point State Park, and contemplate the long history of Fort Ross State Historic Park.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Petaluma holiday planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Buffalo to Petaluma. Traveling from Buffalo to Petaluma, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. May in Petaluma sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 46°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.