8 days in New York City & Niagara Falls Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Broadway as well as Radio City Music Hall. The adventure continues: go for a walk through Central Park, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and stroll around The High Line.

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If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In August in New York City, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

Niagara Falls is known for nature, casinos, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, step off the mainland to explore Three Sisters Island, try to win big at Seneca Niagara Casino, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Parish.

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Getting from New York City to Niagara Falls by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from New York City in August since evenings lows in Niagara Falls dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.