9 days in Niagara Falls, Cooperstown & Hershey Itinerary

Indisputably one of the world's most impressive natural sights, Niagara Falls straddle the United States/Canada border, marking the spot at which a thundering river plunges over a major escarpment.

Niagara Falls is known for nature, theme parks, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Journey Behind the Falls, try your luck at Niagara Fallsview Casino, don't miss a visit to Niagara Falls Canada, and admire the sheer force of Horseshoe Falls.

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Paducah, USA to Niagara Falls is an approximately 12-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Paducah in August, things will get a bit cooler in Niagara Falls: highs are around 80°F and lows about 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Cooperstown.

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Fenimore Art Museum, then examine the collection at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and then pick up some local products at Cooperstown Farmers' Market.

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Traveling by car from Niagara Falls to Cooperstown takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Cooperstown are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Hershey.

Home of the Hershey Chocolate Company, the town of Hershey is regularly referred to as the sweetest place on earth.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hershey: Gettysburg (Horseback Riding Tours, Victorian Photography Studio, &more), Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and The Amish Farm and House (in Lancaster). There's more to do: find something for the whole family at Hersheypark.

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Drive from Cooperstown to Hershey in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Cooperstown in August since evenings lows in Hershey dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly back home.