8 days in New York State Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Cave of the Winds as well as Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. On the 4th (Sat), explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, try to win big at Hamburg Gaming, then steep yourself in history at Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then try to win big at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and finally try to win big at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Keep things going the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, see the interesting displays at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara, then take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, and finally admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Niagara Falls trip itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Greater Rochester International Airport and Loring International Airport. In February, daytime highs in Niagara Falls are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Buffalo.

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

You've now added Explore Buffalo to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): take a spin around town with Explore Buffalo, shop like a local with Walden Galleria Mall, then admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, and finally explore the world behind art at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Patriots and Heroes Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica, then try to win big at Hamburg Gaming, and finally attend a concert at Kleinhans Music Hall.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Buffalo travel route app.

Buffalo is just a stone's throw from Niagara Falls. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive to Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Ticonderoga (in Ticonderoga) and Champlain Memorial Lighthouse (in Crown Point). And it doesn't end there: ski along the peaceful trails at Mount Van Hoevenberg, explore the activities along Lake Placid, tour or see a game at Lake Placid Olympic Museum, and look for all kinds of wild species at Uihlein Maple Research Forest.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Lake Placid trip planner.

Traveling by car from Buffalo to Lake Placid takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Buffalo in February; daily highs in Lake Placid reach -2°C and lows reach -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial and then go for a walk through Central Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the New York City journey site.

Traveling by car from Lake Placid to New York City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and train. When traveling from Lake Placid in February, plan for a bit warmer days in New York City, with highs around 9°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around -1°C.