15 days in New York City, Lake Placid & Niagara Falls Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, then go for a walk through The High Line, then stroll around Washington Square Park, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Paul's Chapel.

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If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In September in New York City, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Lake Placid.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Whiteface Mountain and Olympic Ski Jump Complex.

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Drive from New York City to Lake Placid in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from New York City in September: highs in Lake Placid hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Niagara Falls.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cave of the Winds and Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House. Explore Niagara Falls' surroundings by going to Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica (in Lackawanna) and Richardson Olmsted Campus (in Buffalo). The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, stroll through Devil's Hole State Park, and try your luck at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.

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Traveling by car from Lake Placid to Niagara Falls takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Lake Placid in September, Niagara Falls is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to New York City.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Grounds For Sculpture and Ground Zero Museum Workshop. Venture out of the city with trips to Hyde Park (Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site & Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum). Enjoy New York City some more: go for a walk through Central Park, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

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You can fly from Niagara Falls to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in New York City when traveling from Niagara Falls in September, with lows around 22°C.