36 days in New York State Itinerary

Created using Inspirock New York State tour itinerary planner
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Fly to John F Kennedy International Airport, Drive to Southampton
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Southampton
— 5 nights
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Cold Spring
— 4 nights
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Lake Placid
— 4 nights
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Northville
— 2 nights
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Rochester
— 4 nights
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Niagara Falls
— 5 nights
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New York City
— 11 nights
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Southampton — 5 nights

Your inner history buff will appreciate Our Lady of Poland Catholic Church and Wickford Village. We've included these beaches for you: Main Beach and Cooper's Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Montauk (Dolphin & Whale Watching & St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church), Room Escape Games (in Ronkonkoma) and Tanger Outlets Riverhead (in Riverhead).

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Southampton online trip itinerary planner.

Buenos Aires, Argentina to Southampton is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Buenos Aires to Southampton, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Buenos Aires in January: high temperatures in Southampton hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Cold Spring.
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Cold Spring — 4 nights

Cold Spring is a village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. Do some cultural sightseeing at DM Weil Gallery and Dia Beacon. Popular historic sites such as Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cold Spring: Minnewaska State Park Preserve (in Kerhonkson), Sam's Point Preserve (in Cragsmoor) and Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt (in Hyde Park). There's lots more to do: revel in the low prices at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, brush up on your military savvy at National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor, learn about winemaking at Benmarl Vineyards and Winery, and steep yourself in history at West Point Museum.

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Drive from Southampton to Cold Spring in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Southampton in January, Cold Spring is slightly colder at night with lows of -8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Placid.
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Lake Placid — 4 nights

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. Escape the urban bustle at Whiteface Mountain and Uihlein Maple Research Forest. Get some historical perspective at St. Eustace Episcopal Church and Fort Ticonderoga. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake Placid: Crown Point State Historic Site (in Crown Point), Burlington (Vintage Photography Emporium & Church Street Marketplace) and The Hancock House (in Ticonderoga). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake, examine the collection at Shelburne Museum, enjoy some diversion at Lake Placid Olympic Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lake Placid online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Cold Spring to Lake Placid takes 4 hours. Traveling from Cold Spring in January, expect Lake Placid to be slightly colder, temps between -4°C and -19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to drive to Northville.
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Northville — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): ski along the peaceful trails at Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski Center and then hit the slopes at Oak Mountain Ski Center. On the next day, contemplate the waterfront views at Great Sacandaga Lake, admire the masterpieces at Arkell Museum, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Northville online holiday planner.

Drive from Lake Placid to Northville in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Lake Placid in January, Northville is somewhat warmer at night with lows of -8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can drive to Rochester.
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Rochester — 4 nights

Flower City

Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
Do some cultural sightseeing at ArtRage Gallery and George Eastman Museum. Get some historical perspective at Seward House Museum and Saint Michael's Church. Explore Rochester's surroundings by going to Skaneateles Lake (in Skaneateles), Taughannock Falls State Park (in Trumansburg) and Destiny USA (in Syracuse). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Powder Mills Park, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, look for gifts at Stever's Candies, and have fun and explore at The Strong National Museum of Play.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Rochester online trip planner.

Getting from Northville to Rochester by car takes about 3.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls — 5 nights

Honeymoon Capital of the World

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.
Get a sense of the local culture at Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center and St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Parish. Your inner history buff will appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House and First Presbyterian Church. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Niagara Falls: Made In America Store (in Elma), Vidler's 5 & 10 (in East Aurora) and Walden Galleria Mall (in Cheektowaga). There's lots more to do: cast your line with Brookdog Fishing Co, hike along Niagara Gorge Trail, admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, and get some fabulous bargains at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls trip planner.

Traveling by car from Rochester to Niagara Falls takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Niagara Falls are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 11 nights

Big Apple

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.
Get some cultural insight at 9/11 Memorial and Ellis Island. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge), The Franklin Institute (in Philadelphia) and Duke Farms (in Hillsborough). The adventure continues: explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, go for a walk through Central Park, and admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from Niagara Falls to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in January, things will get a bit warmer in New York City: highs are around 5°C and lows about -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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New York State travel guide

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Observation Decks · Scenic Walking Areas · Historic Sites
The Empire State
Home to the country's most populous city, the state of New York is a major gateway for immigration into the United States, but also one of the nation's prime holiday destinations. Take a trip down the state's numerous wilderness trails and scenic roads to visit quaint small towns, sandy beaches, historical estates, and artist colonies. Though the majority of visitors head for the big-city restaurants, theaters, and museums, you can venture deeper into the rugged and remote mountain areas to discover a world of picturesque forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes. New York also boasts the nation's largest forest preserve, encompassing much of the northeastern lobe of the state.
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