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Day 1: New York - Finger Lakes - Watkins Glen - Niagara Falls (444 miles) |
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We will begin our journey by departing from New York City, driving north past the beautiful Delaware River Gap into the heart of the Finger Lakes region. We will walk through Watkins Glen State Park and admire the beautiful waterfalls. During the winter, we will go to Montour Falls instead of Watkins Glen. Then, we will continue past Seneca Lake on our way to Niagara Falls. After we arrive in the afternoon, we will tour the U.S. side of the falls, visiting the American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. In the evening, we will enjoy the stunning Illumination of the Falls. The Finger Lakes are located in the west-central section of Upstate New York in the United States. This popular tourist destination consists of eleven lakes and these are: Canadice Lake, Canandaigua Lake, Cayuga Lake, Conesus Lake, Hemlock Lake, Honeoye Lake, Keuka Lake, Otisco Lake, Owasco Lake, Seneca Lake and Skaneateles Lake. The lakes resemble fingers because they are long and narrow. Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York. This is the birthplace of the Watkins Glen International, one of the premier automobile road racing tracks in the United States. Sitting on the south shore of Seneca Lake, it is also famous for its beautiful natural sceneries.
Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.
Standard Hotel: Niagara Falls - Ramada by Wyndham or similar Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: Niagara Falls - New Jersey (460 miles) |
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We will begin our day by taking the famous Maid of the Mist boat cruise to get as close as possible to the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. During winter, when the Maid of the Mist is closed, we will instead visit the Power Vista Hydroelectric station, along with a visit to the Cave of the Winds.. At noon, we will drive south through New York state, stopping the shop at an outlet mall on the way. In the evening, we will check into our hotel in New Jersey. Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.
Standard Hotel: New Jersey - La Quinta Inn & Suites, Clifton Breakfast: Included (Continental)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 3: New Jersey - Philadelphia - Lancaster - Washington DC (198 miles) |
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Today, we wil travel to Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love." When we arrive, we will go to Independence National Park to see the famous Liberty Bell and Congress Hall. We will stroll down Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in the country. After that, we will go on a panoramic tour of the city that visits the financial district, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the historic parts of the city and more. On our way out of Philadelphia, we will pass the famous Rocky Steps before traveling north to Lancaster, PA to see the Amish Farm and House, where we will be able to learn about the life of the Amish people who live there. We can take an old-fashioned horse-and-buggy ride! Afterwards, we will travel to Washington, DC, where we will spend the night. One of the most historically significant cities in the United States, Philadelphia was the first capital of the U.S.The City of Brotherly Love draws history buffs and lovers of culture from all corners of the globe!
Lancaster is a city located in South Central Pennsylvania which serves as the seat of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County and one of the oldest inland towns in the United States. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services.
Standard Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Dulles International Airport or similar Breakfast: Included (Continental)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 4: Washington DC - New York (226 miles) |
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We will begin our day in Washington, DC by visiting the Jefferson Memorial, located by the tidal basin, which offers the best views of the Japanese cherry blossoms. After that, we will visit Arlington National Cemetery to see the changing of the guard and the Kennedy family gravesite. Our next stop will be Capitol Hill, where we will see the US Capitol Building and the White House. Then, we will visit the National Air and Space Museum, followed by the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. In the late afternoon, we will depart for New York, where our journey will come to an end. The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city, which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Breakfast: Included (Continental)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Please note for departures on Saturday the tour will follow reverse itinerary
Day 1: New York – Philadelphia - Lancaster - Washington DC
Day 2: Washington DC - New Jersey
Day 3: New Jersey - Finger Lakes - Watkins Glen - Niagara Falls
Day 4: Niagara Falls - New York
Departure times and locations:
6:30am, 330W 42nd, btw. 8th & 9th Ave., New York, NY (Outside Port Authority side entrance)