New York to Niagara Falls β Ultimate Travel Guide π½β‘οΈπ
Planning a trip from New York to Niagara Falls? Hereβs a relaxed and fun-filled itinerary perfect for families! Day 1: NY β Corning β Watkins Glen β Finger Lakes β Niagara Falls Night View π First Stop: Corning Museum of Glass π Address: 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830 β° Drive from NYC: ~4 hours Explore the art, science, and cultural history of glass β from ancient pieces to modern innovations. Perfect for curious minds! ππ₯½ π‘ Tip: Donβt miss the live glassblowing demo! ποΈ Next: Watkins Glen State Park Walk through stunning gorge trails, pass under Rainbow Falls, Chain Falls, and Cavern Cascade β all connected by stone bridges and spiral tunnels. A dream spot for golden hour photos! πΈβ¨ π§ Third Stop: Finger Lakes You can also visit this on your way back to NYC. Enjoy water activities, wineries, and peaceful lake views. π€π π Fourth Stop: Niagara Falls Night Tour Experience the βOne Park, Two Islands, Three Fallsβ β especially breathtaking at night when the falls are lit up! ππ Walk over to Goat Island and Luna Island for epic views. Day 2: Niagara Falls Up Close! π ΏοΈ Park at: Niagara Falls Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 π Morning: Head to Niagara Falls Observation Tower Then Prospect Point Observation Tower (check Google Maps!) π’ Maid of the Mist Boat Tour π Address: Maid of the Mist Dock Get ready to get wet! Feel the power of the falls up close β an unforgettable experience for kids and adults! ππ§₯ π Cave of the Winds π Navigate directly here Walk the wooden decks right into the mist of Bridal Veil Falls. Youβll get soaked β so keep that raincoat on! ππ¦ π Tip: Bring a change of clothes! π½οΈ Lunch: We ate at LongHorn Steakhouse β a U.S. chain with delicious steaks! π₯©π ποΈ Afternoon: Stroll around Luna Island Explore Old Fort Niagara or enjoy free time at the state park π°π³ Day 3: Helicopter Ride & Return to NY π Niagara Helicopter Tour π Address: 9990 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 π Open FridayβSunday (check website β hours can change!) From our hotel: 8 minutes drive Soar above the falls for a breathtaking aerial view! ππ π Then begin the ~7-hour drive back to New York. This was a smooth, kid-friendly, and joy-filled trip β highly recommend! π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦π #TravelWithKids #NiagaraFalls #NewYorkToNiagara #FamilyTravel #USATravel #RoadTrip #Waterfalls #CorningMuseumOfGlass #WatkinsGlen #FingerLakes #MaidOfTheMist #CaveOfTheWinds