Trip itinerary from Manhattan to Niagara Falls via Albany, Ithaca, Watkins Glen Park and Corning
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The route includes the massive New York City, a vibrant and diverse city with many entertainment, travel, food options and more. The city serves as a starting point for many visiting the famous Niagara Falls, located on the border of New York State and Canada, about a seven-hour drive from Manhattan. Between these two famous tourist sites are many tourist attractions, including picturesque and peaceful towns, large cities rich with interesting museums, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, caves, and as befitting the USA, large-scale amusement parks.
Route Map: From Towers to Falls (17)
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Destinations along the route
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Destination |
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Days of stay |
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New York |
3-6 |
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Albany |
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1 |
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Ithaca |
1-2 |
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Watkins Glen Park / Corning |
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1 |
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Niagara Falls |
2-3 |
Total: 8-13 days.
Route length: 810 km. Total driving time without stops: approx. 9.5 hours.
Recommended destinations, accommodations, and articles for each destination on the route:
Each destination has a link to my detailed article about it with pictures, attractions, and important tourist information.
New York
New York is a central destination for most travelers in the USA, and therefore I have written many articles on various topics about this city; a list of the articles is provided below.
New York is the business, entertainment, and advertising capital of the USA and also the largest city in the USA. It is a vibrant and diverse city with many entertainment, travel, food options and more.
♥ Recommended hotels in New York
Articles: ◄The Comprehensive Guide for the Traveler in New York ◄Fascinating Guided Tours in Manhattan ◄Theater and Entertainment Shows in New York
◄Sports in New York ◄New York for Families ◄Shopping in New York ◄Destinations, Viewpoints, and Attractions for the Traveler in New York
◄Museums in New York ◄Parks and Zoos in New York ◄Restaurants in New York ◄New York - General Information for the Traveler
Albany
Albany is the capital of New York State, featuring a modern and impressive government building center that contrasts with the picturesque surroundings of the Hudson River. The city is considered a cultural center with museums, theaters, and historic buildings. Within a short drive is an impressive stalactite cave, Howe Caverns.
♥ Recommended hotels in Albany
Article: ◄A trip in New York State from Manhattan to Niagara Falls
Ithaca / Watkins Glen Park / Corning
Ithaca is a beautiful university town home to the prestigious Cornell University, which has excellent botanical gardens. It sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, the longest of all 11 Finger Lakes. The entire area is rich with nature parks featuring many hiking trails, bike paths, rivers, waterfalls, and all types of water sports. The area is abundant with wineries and breweries and is considered the "Wine Route" of New York State.
♥ Recommended hotels in Ithaca (also suitable for visiting Watkins Glen Park and Corning)
Article: ◄A trip in New York State from Manhattan to Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls are two massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River, which forms the border between New York State, USA, and Ontario, Canada.
Besides the impressive falls, Niagara Falls has many tourist attractions, and the enormous amount of tourists arriving at the site encourages developers to add new attractions.
♥ Recommended hotels in Niagara Falls (for both the Canadian and American sides, as well as hotels near the airport)
Articles: ◄ The Traveler's Guide to Niagara Falls ◄New Attractions on the Canadian Side of Niagara Falls
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