4 days in New York City & Niagara Falls Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, then appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, and then get to know the fascinating history of Brooklyn Heights Promenade. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Dumbo, see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, then go for a walk through Times Square, and finally get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

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Richmond to New York City is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In August in New York City, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 71°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

On the 26th (Mon), admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, see the interesting displays at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Of The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Fatima, and finally learn about winemaking at A Gust of Sun Winery & Vineyard.

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Getting from New York City to Niagara Falls by combination of flight and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from New York City in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Niagara Falls, with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.