4 days in New York City & Niagara Falls Itinerary
4 days in New York City & Niagara Falls Itinerary
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4 days in New York City & Niagara Falls Itinerary
Start: Richmond
train:
5h
1
New York City
— 1 night
train:
5h
2
Niagara Falls
— 2 nights
train:
7h
End: Richmond
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1
night
New York City
1
night

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.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.
To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our New York City trip builder app .
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.
Things to do in New York City
Side Trip
Brooklyn
Highlights from your plan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
10:00am, Sat Aug 24

9/11 Memorial
2:30pm, Sat Aug 24

New York Public Library
2:30pm, Sun Aug 25
2
nights
Niagara Falls
2
nights

Honeymoon Capital of the World
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.
To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Niagara Falls tour itinerary planner.
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.
Things to do in Niagara Falls
Side Trips
Lewiston, A Gust of Sun Winery & Vineyard
Highlights from your plan

Niagara Falls
9:30am, Mon Aug 26

Niagara Power Project Visitors Center
12:30pm, Mon Aug 26

A Gust of Sun Winery & Vineyard
4:00pm, Mon Aug 26
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