32 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Bronx Zoo (in Bronx) and Coney Island (in Brooklyn). Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History, stroll around The High Line, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City visit website.

Sydney, Australia to New York City is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Sydney to New York City. In July, New York City is warmer than Sydney - with highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Explore Lake George's surroundings by going to Tongue Mountain Range Trails (in Bolton Landing), Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (in Blue Mountain Lake) and Lake Placid (Mirror Lake & Henry's Woods). There's still lots to do: get outside with Bolton Boat Tours and Water Sports on Lake George, trek along Coney Mountain Trail, contemplate the long history of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark, and get engrossed in the history at USS Slater DE-766.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Lake George trip itinerary site.

You can fly from New York City to Lake George in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New York City in August since evenings lows in Lake George dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Cooperstown.

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

Explore Cooperstown's surroundings by going to Root Glen (in Clinton), Old Forge (Enchanted Forest Water Safari & Bald Mountain) and Skaneateles Lake (in Skaneateles). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Northeast Classic Car Museum, kick back and relax at Belleayre Beach, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Ampersand, and find something for the whole family at Barnyard Swing.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Cooperstown driving holiday planning app.

You can drive from Lake George to Cooperstown in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cooperstown can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Watkins Glen side-trips: Naples (Parish Glen / Conklin Gully & Grimes Glen), Glenn H. Curtiss Museum (in Hammondsport) and Taughannock Falls State Park (in Trumansburg). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park, do a tasting at Lime Berry Winery, don't miss a visit to Hector Falls, and sample the tasty concoctions at Craft Ales and Lagers.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Watkins Glen day trip site.

Traveling by car from Cooperstown to Watkins Glen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Watkins Glen are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Panama.

Panama is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): stroll around Panama Rocks Scenic Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Panama tour itinerary app.

Getting from Watkins Glen to Panama by car takes about 3 hours. While traveling from Watkins Glen, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Panama, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 16°C. On the 24th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Niagara Falls: Patriots and Heroes Park (in Williamsville), Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica (in Lackawanna) and Olcott Beach Carousel Park (in Olcott). There's lots more to do: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, step off the mainland to explore Three Sisters Island, admire the majestic nature at Goat Island, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls trip planner.

You can drive from Panama to Niagara Falls in 2 hours. When traveling from Panama in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Niagara Falls, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel back home.