60 days in Buffalo, Cleveland & Pittsburgh Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cave of the Winds and Devil's Hole State Park. You'll get in some beach time at Times Beach Preserve and Woodlawn Beach State Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Niagara Power Project Visitors Center (in Lewiston), Niagara Falls (Niagara Gorge Trail, Whirlpool State Park, &more) and Sanger Farms (in Youngstown). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 13th (Tue) at Waldameer & Water World. There's much more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara, explore the engaging exhibits at The Strong National Museum of Play, stroll the grounds of Forest Lawn, and steep yourself in history at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Buffalo visit planning website.

Orlando to Buffalo is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Orlando in June, things will get little chillier in Buffalo: highs are around 76°F and lows about 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cedar Point and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We've included these beaches for you: Lakeview Park and Huntington Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cleveland: Sandy Ridge Reservation (in North Ridgeville), Vermilion (Sherod Park & Main Street Beach) and Lorain Lighthouse (in Lorain). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Maumee Bay State Park, stroll around Lake Shore Park, hunt for treasures at West Side Market, and meet the residents at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

To see maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Cleveland trip planner.

You can drive from Buffalo to Cleveland in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Buffalo in June, Cleveland is a bit warmer at night with lows of 64°F. On the 15th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Pittsburgh.

Known primarily for its steel-related heritage and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Duck Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Oakland (Deep Creek Lake State Park & Swallow Falls State Park), Latrobe (Mister Rogers' Park Bench & Lincoln Highway Experience) and Coopers Rock State Forest (in Bruceton Mills). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Bicycle Heaven, pause for some photo ops at Flight 93 National Memorial, observe the fascinating underwater world at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, and get a new perspective on nature at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Pittsburgh online vacation planner.

Drive from Cleveland to Pittsburgh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Pittsburgh, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 65°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.