61 days in New York State Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Niagara Falls: Buffalo (Lakeward Spirits & Buffalo Religious Arts Center) and Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica (in Lackawanna). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, explore the different monuments and memorials at Forest Lawn, take a tour of Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, and take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls trip planner.

Paris, France to Niagara Falls is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Niagara Falls is minus 6 hours. In April, Niagara Falls is a bit cooler than Paris - with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rochester.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rochester: Silver Springs Winery L.L.C. (in Burdett), Ryan William Vineyard (in Hector) and Silver Thread Vineyard (in Lodi). The adventure continues: have fun and explore at The Strong National Museum of Play, sample the fine beverages at Black Button Distilling, walk around Mendon Ponds Park, and sample the tasty concoctions at Fleur De Lis Brew Works.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rochester online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Niagara Falls to Rochester in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Rochester can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lake Placid.

Get out of town with these interesting Lake Placid side-trips: Adirondack Breathe Easy Salt Cave (in Peru), Trinity Church (in Potsdam) and Alice Falls (in Keeseville).

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You can drive from Rochester to Lake Placid in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Rochester in April; daily highs in Lake Placid reach 11°C and lows reach -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Lake George.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lake George: Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski Center (in Northville), Oak Mountain Ski Center (in Speculator) and North Creek Mosaic Project (in North Creek). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, do a tasting at Adirondack Winery, cast your line with Freshwater Therapy, and get advice or help at The Hancock House.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake George vacation builder tool.

You can drive from Lake Placid to Lake George in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Lake Placid in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Lake George: highs are around 15°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Albany.

Explore Albany's surroundings by going to Middleburgh (Dr. Best House & Medical Museum & Vroman's Nose), Will Moses Museum at Mt. Nebo (in Eagle Bridge) and Brown's Brewing Company (in Hoosick Falls).

For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Albany trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lake George to Albany takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Poughkeepsie.

Venture out of the city with trips to Minnewaska State Park Preserve (in Kerhonkson), Wired Gallery (in High Falls) and New Paltz (DM Weil Gallery & Mohonk Preserve).

To find reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Poughkeepsie trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Albany to Poughkeepsie in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. May in Poughkeepsie sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to New York City.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, walk around The High Line, and browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Getting from Poughkeepsie to New York City by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Poughkeepsie in May, New York City is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.