Itinerary
- Day 1
New York to Niagara Falls
You'll leave New York early and head north through the Delaware Water Gap toward Watkins Glen State Park. There you'll walk through the canyon to see the waterfalls, which is a nice way to start the trip. From there, continue driving to Niagara Falls and plan to arrive by late afternoon. Once you get settled, you'll tour the US side starting with American Falls, then move through Goat Island and Luna Island. Later, board the Maid of the Mist to feel the power of the falls up close. By evening, head back to see the falls lit up with their colorful night lighting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit waterfalls
- Tour US side of Niagara Falls including American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island
- Maid of the Mist boat tour
Landmarks/POIs Delaware Water Gap Watkins Glen State Park Seneca Lake American Falls Goat Island Luna Island - Day 2
Niagara Falls to 1000 Islands
Begin this morning by looking at Horseshoe Falls, then drive to the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake for a walk around. After that, head toward Toronto and spend time at HTO Park, Brookfield Place (where the Hockey Hall of Fame is located), City Hall, and The Distillery Historic District. In the evening, leave Toronto and drive east along Lake Ontario toward the 1000 Islands area. Note that if you're traveling in April, weather might send you back to Niagara Falls for the night instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- View Horseshoe Falls
- Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake village
- Visit HTO Park in Toronto
- Visit Brookfield Place and Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
- Visit City Hall in Toronto
- Visit The Distillery Historic District in Toronto
Landmarks/POIs Horseshoe Falls Niagara-on-the-Lake Hockey Hall of Fame City Hall The Distillery Historic District - Day 3
1000 Islands to New Jersey
Start early with a cruise through the 1000 Islands along the St. Lawrence River. You'll pass by houses built on private islands, including Boldt Castle and Heart Island, getting a sense of how the wealthy built their retreats here. During the afternoon, stop at one of the large outlet malls for shopping. Then continue driving toward New Jersey, arriving at your hotel in the evening after crossing back into New York state.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- 1000 Islands cruise along St. Lawrence River
- View Boldt Castle and Heart Island
Optional Activities
- Shopping excursion at outlet malls
Landmarks/POIs 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Heart Island - Day 4
New Jersey to Philadelphia to Lancaster to Washington DC
Leave New Jersey and drive into Philadelphia's historic area. You'll see the Liberty Bell, walk through Independence National Park, and check out Congress Hall. Then stroll down Elfreth's Alley, which is the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. Take a panoramic tour through the financial district and along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, stopping to see the famous Rocky Steps. After that, head west to Lancaster County to experience Amish culture firsthand. You'll ride an authentic Amish buggy through farm country and browse the marketplace for handmade items. By late afternoon, depart for Washington DC, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Liberty Bell and Independence National Park
- Visit Congress Hall
- Stroll Elfreth's Alley
- Panoramic tour of Philadelphia including financial district and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- View Rocky Steps
- Amish Buggy ride through Amish farm country
- Visit Amish marketplace
Landmarks/POIs Liberty Bell Independence National Park Congress Hall Elfreth's Alley Benjamin Franklin Parkway Rocky Steps - Day 5
Washington DC to New York
This morning, visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial by the Tidal Basin, where Japanese cherry blossom trees surround the area. Then go to Arlington National Cemetery to watch the changing of the guards and see the Kennedy family gravesite. Head over to Capitol Hill to see both the US Capitol and White House from outside. Next, spend time at the Air and Space Museum, and after that, visit the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials. By late afternoon, leave Washington and drive north, arriving back in New York in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Visit Arlington National Cemetery and view changing of the guards
- View Kennedy family gravesite
- Visit Capitol Hill and US Capitol
- View White House
- Visit Air and Space Museum
- Visit Lincoln Memorial
- Visit Martin Luther King Memorial
- Visit Korea Memorial
- Visit Vietnam Memorial
Landmarks/POIs Thomas Jefferson Memorial Tidal Basin Arlington National Cemetery US Capitol White House National Air and Space Museum Lincoln Memorial Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial
