15 days in Cooperstown & Niagara Falls Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Glimmerglass State Park and Hyde Hall. Explore Cooperstown's surroundings by going to Root Glen (in Clinton), Northeast Classic Car Museum (in Norwich) and Old Forge (View Arts Center & Bald Mountain). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, take an in-depth tour of Fenimore Art Museum, experience rural life at The Farmers' Museum, and explore the world behind art at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Cooperstown online tour planner.

New York City to Cooperstown is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in July, things will get a bit cooler in Cooperstown: highs are around 80°F and lows about 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Niagara Falls.

Explore hidden gems such as Niagara Gorge Trail and Olcott Beach Carousel Park. Explore Niagara Falls' surroundings by going to Buffalo (Erie Basin Marina, Larkin Square, &more), The Erie Canal Discovery Center (in Lockport) and Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica (in Lackawanna). There's much more to do: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, admire the sheer force of Glen Falls, enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House.

Plan my trip to Niagara Falls with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Cooperstown to Niagara Falls by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. August in Niagara Falls sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.