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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): make a trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial, and then get to know the fascinating history of Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sun): stop by Dumbo, see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, then examine the collection at New York Public Library, then make a trip to 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 train ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in August, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): examine the collection at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica Of The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Fatima, and then learn about winemaking at A Gust of Sun Winery & Vineyard.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Niagara Falls road trip website.

You can take a train from New York City to Niagara Falls in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New York City in August since evenings lows in Niagara Falls dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.