36 days in New York State Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Our Lady of Poland Catholic Church and Wickford Village. Do some cultural sightseeing at Main Beach and Church of St. Rosalie. Change things up with these side-trips from Southampton: Room Escape Games (in Ronkonkoma), Tanger Outlets Riverhead (in Riverhead) and Montauk (Dolphin & Whale Watching & St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church).

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Southampton trip builder website.

Buenos Aires, Argentina to Southampton is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Buenos Aires to Southampton due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Buenos Aires in January, with highs in Southampton at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cold Spring.

Cold Spring is a village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. Your inner history buff will appreciate Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and West Point Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at DM Weil Gallery and National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor. Get out of town with these interesting Cold Spring side-trips: Minnewaska State Park Preserve (in Kerhonkson), Hyde Park (Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt & Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum) and Sam's Point Preserve (in Cragsmoor). There's lots more to do: revel in the low prices at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, view the masterpieces at Dia Beacon, do a tasting at Benmarl Vineyards and Winery, and explore the galleries of Storm King Art Center.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Cold Spring trip builder tool.

Drive from Southampton to Cold Spring in 2.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Southampton in January since evenings lows in Cold Spring dip to -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Vintage Photography Emporium and Church Street Marketplace. Escape the urban bustle at Whiteface Mountain and Uihlein Maple Research Forest. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lake Placid: Crown Point State Historic Site (in Crown Point), Ticonderoga (The Hancock House & Fort Ticonderoga) and Shelburne Museum (in Shelburne). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, get in on the excitement at Olympic Ski Jump Complex, and see the interesting displays at Lake Placid Olympic Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Lake Placid trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Cold Spring to Lake Placid takes 4 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Cold Spring in January, with highs in Lake Placid at -4°C and lows at -19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to Northville.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): glide through natural beauty at Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski Center and then hit the slopes at Oak Mountain Ski Center. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Great Sacandaga Lake, then admire the masterpieces at Arkell Museum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Northville trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Lake Placid to Northville in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Lake Placid in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Northville, with lows around -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Rochester.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Seward House Museum and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Step out of the city life by going to Powder Mills Park and Skaneateles Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rochester: Stewart Park (in Ithaca), Syracuse (Destiny USA & ArtRage Gallery) and Taughannock Falls State Park (in Trumansburg). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at The Strong National Museum of Play, see the interesting displays at George Eastman Museum, stop by Stever's Candies, and admire the striking features of Saint Michael's Church.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Rochester travel planning website.

Traveling by car from Northville to Rochester takes 3.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center and St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Parish are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House and First Presbyterian Church for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Niagara Falls side-trips: Made In America Store (in Elma), Walden Galleria Mall (in Cheektowaga) and Vidler's 5 & 10 (in East Aurora). And it doesn't end there: cast your line with Brookdog Fishing Co, hike along Niagara Gorge Trail, revel in the low prices at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, and immerse yourself in nature at Whirlpool State Park.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls driving holiday site.

Traveling by car from Rochester to Niagara Falls takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. January in Niagara Falls sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

Popular historic sites such as 9/11 Memorial and Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine are in your itinerary. You'll explore and learn at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York Public Library. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to The Franklin Institute (in Philadelphia), Duke Farms (in Hillsborough) and Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge). Next up on the itinerary: get a taste of the local shopping with Fifth Avenue, contemplate the long history of Ellis Island, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and identify plant and animal life at Lakota Wolf Preserve.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read New York City trip planner.

Getting from Niagara Falls to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in January, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 5°C and lows about -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly back home.