60 days in New York State Itinerary

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. Step out of the city life by going to Buttermilk Falls State Park and Watkins Glen State Park. Explore hidden gems such as Robert Treman State Park and Beaver Lake Nature Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ithaca: Silver Springs Winery L.L.C. (in Burdett), Corning Museum of Glass (in Corning) and Ovid (Myer Farm Distillers & Hosmer Winery). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park, identify plant and animal life at Montezuma Audubon Center, stroll through Greek Peak Mountain Resort, and hit the slopes at Labrador Mountain.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Ithaca online route planner.

Syracuse to Ithaca is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Naples.

Step out of the city life by going to Letchworth State Park and Genesee Country Village & Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Strong National Museum of Play and Cumming Nature Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack (in Farmington), Corbett's Glen Nature Park (in Brighton) and Lazy Acre Alpacas (in Bloomfield).

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Naples tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Ithaca to Naples in 2 hours. In December in Naples, expect temperatures between 39°F during the day and 27°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Niagara Falls.

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

Visiting Niagara Falls and Cave of the Winds will get you outdoors. Bring the kids along to Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House and Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting Niagara Falls side-trips: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (in Basom) and Panama Rocks Scenic Park (in Panama). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, don't miss a visit to Third Street Art Alley, examine the collection at Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, and admire the majestic nature at Devil's Hole State Park.

For photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls road trip planning tool.

Drive from Naples to Niagara Falls in 2.5 hours. December in Niagara Falls sees daily highs of 38°F and lows of 26°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Explore hidden gems such as Greenwich Village and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Get outdoors at East River Waterfront Esplanade and Hallett Nature Sanctuary. When in New York City, make a side trip to see Bronx Zoo in Bronx, approximately Bronx away. There's still lots to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, steep yourself in history at Ellis Island, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, and admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Fly from Niagara Falls to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in December, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 48°F and 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to drive to Cold Spring.

Cold Spring is a village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Wolf Conservation Center and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Step out of the city life by going to Frost Valley YMCA and Catskill Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Cold Spring: Hyde Park (Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt & Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum), Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (in Cross River) and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (in Poughkeepsie). There's still lots to do: revel in the low prices at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, sample the fine beverages at Catskill Distilling Company, admire the majestic nature at Rockland Lake State Park, and look for all kinds of wild species at Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cold Spring trip maker site.

Traveling by car from New York City to Cold Spring takes 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in December, with highs in Cold Spring at 41°F and lows at 27°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cooperstown.

Best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown embraces Americana.

Bring the kids along to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Delaware Otsego Audubon Soc. Sanctuary. Explore hidden gems such as Plattekill Mountain and Friends of Rogers. Get out of town with these interesting Cooperstown side-trips: Cobbler & Co (in Sharon Springs) and Great Swamp Conservancy (in Canastota). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park and do a tasting at Bear Pond WInery.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Cooperstown tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Cold Spring to Cooperstown in 3 hours. Traveling from Cold Spring in December, you will find days in Cooperstown are slightly colder (36°F), and nights are about the same (23°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Family-friendly places like New York State Museum and Belleayre Beach will thrill your kids. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Howe Caverns and Plotter Kill Preserve. Get out of town with these interesting Albany side-trips: Christman Sanctuary (in Delanson), Sloop Brewing @ the Barn (in Elizaville) and Hillrock Estate Distillery (in Ancram). There's lots more to do: trek along The Windham Path, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Albany Distilling Company, look for all kinds of wild species at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Albany day trip website.

Traveling by car from Cooperstown to Albany takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In January in Albany, expect temperatures between 33°F during the day and 16°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Lake George and Veterans Memorial Park. Visiting Prospect Mountain and Saratoga Spa State Park will get you outdoors. Explore Lake George's surroundings by going to Amorici Vineyard (in Valley Falls), Ledge Rock Hill Winery (in Corinth) and Star Trek Original Series Set Tour (in Ticonderoga). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Shepherd Park, cast your line with a fishing tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Million Dollar Beach, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bald Mountain.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake George journey builder website.

Traveling by car from Albany to Lake George takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Albany in January, Lake George is little chillier at night with lows of 11°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Wild Center and Ausable Chasm. Get outdoors at Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain. Change things up with these side-trips from Lake Placid: Keeseville (Alice Falls & Ausable Brewing Company), Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (in Blue Mountain Lake) and Lake Lila Primitive Area (in Long Lake). The adventure continues: tour or see a game at Olympic Ski Jump Complex, take in the awesome beauty at Adirondack Mountains, kick back and relax at Wilmington Town Beach, and cast your line with a fishing tour.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake Placid driving holiday planning site.

You can drive from Lake George to Lake Placid in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Lake George in January, expect Lake Placid to be a bit cooler, temps between 25°F and 3°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Alexandria Bay.

Alexandria Bay is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Minna Anthony Common Nature Center and Otter Creek Preserve. Bring the kids along to Grass Point State Park and Massena Town Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alexandria Bay: Stone Valley Trail (in Colton), Grasse River Heritage Trail (in Canton) and Sandy Island Beach State Park (in Pulaski). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Zenda Farms Preserve, take in the dramatic scenery at Agers Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Snow Ridge Ski Area, and trek along Seaway Trail.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Alexandria Bay visit planner.

Getting from Lake Placid to Alexandria Bay by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Lake Placid in January since evenings lows in Alexandria Bay dip to 11°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.