4 days in Niagara Falls & New York City Itinerary

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): examine the collection at Niagara Wax Museum of History and then take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls day trip planner .

Washington DC to Niagara Falls is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in April, expect Niagara Falls to be a bit cooler, temps between 55°F and 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Central Park, take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our New York City trip planning website .

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Niagara Falls to New York City in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Niagara Falls in April, with highs in New York City at 61°F and lows at 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.