9 days in New York State Itinerary

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

On the 31st (Mon), contemplate the long history of Old Fort Niagara, enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Niagara, and finally admire the majestic nature at Whirlpool State Park.

To see maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls online holiday builder.

Omaha to Niagara Falls is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Omaha in July: highs in Niagara Falls hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Buffalo.

The most populous city in the state after New York, Buffalo serves as the gateway to Niagara Falls and Canada for many travelers.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Buffalo trip maker website.

Buffalo is very close to Niagara Falls. In July, daytime highs in Buffalo are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. You will leave for Rochester on the 1st (Tue).

Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): make a splash at Seabreeze Amusement Park.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Rochester day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Buffalo to Rochester takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Syracuse.

Syracuse is a city in, and the county seat of, Onondaga County, New York, in the United States. To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Syracuse itinerary maker.

Drive from Rochester to Syracuse in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Syracuse sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 60°F at night. You'll set off for Alexandria Bay on the 2nd (Wed).

Alexandria Bay is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): stop by Nav's popcorn shop, then step off the mainland to explore Thousand Islands, and then get engrossed in the history at Boldt Castle and Yacht House.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Alexandria Bay vacation site.

Traveling by car from Syracuse to Alexandria Bay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Lake George.

A playground for America’s wealthy families, Lake George was nicknamed "Queen of the American Lakes." While these families often stayed in private country houses, a tourism industry built up around them in the early 20th century facilitated by two YMCAs.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): stop by Wax 'n' Wix and then learn about winemaking at Adirondack Winery.

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Getting from Alexandria Bay to Lake George by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 57°F. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Saratoga Springs.

Named for the restorative mineral springs in the area, Saratoga Springs began its life as a resort town.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Saratoga Springs History Museum, then try to win big at Saratoga Race Course, and then stroll around Congress Park.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Saratoga Springs journey builder site.

Saratoga Springs is very close to Lake George. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Saratoga Springs when traveling from Lake George in August, with lows around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): walk around Washington Park, then get engrossed in the history at USS Slater DE-766, then steep yourself in history at Schuyler Mansion, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Albany Distilling Company.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Albany route builder app.

Traveling by car from Saratoga Springs to Albany takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August in Albany, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Kingston.

Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Kingston road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Albany to Kingston takes an hour. August in Kingston sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 60°F at night. You'll set off for New York City on the 5th (Sat).

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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read New York City trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Kingston to New York City takes 2 hours. Traveling from Kingston in August, New York City is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ithaca.

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. On the 8th (Tue), admire the majestic nature at Taughannock Falls State Park and then admire the majestic nature at Robert Treman State Park.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Ithaca takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from New York City in August, things will get little chillier in Ithaca: highs are around 78°F and lows about 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.