Wine, Water and Wonders of Upstate New York
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Wine, Water and Wonders of Upstate New York10 nightsFrom £1098 per person
Price includes: Flights, accommodation and car hire
Day 1: New York
Take a bite out of the Big Apple and enjoy New York, a city where the only limit is your imagination - there’s nowhere else quite like it! It has 150 museums, 18,000 restaurants of all types and price ranges, 37 Broadway theatres and some of the best shopping in the world. And there is always something new to see, such as the Top of the Rock observation level at the Rockefeller Centre. For first time visitors, a city tour including a visit to the Empire State Building and a cruise to see the city’s skyline and Statue of Liberty are a must. A dinner cruise to take in the skyline by night is a memorable, but relaxing option. Stay two nights.
Day 3: New York to Corning, approx. 248 miles.
Drive through the Catskill Mountains via Rt. 17/I-86 to Corning, New York – only a 4 ½ hour drive. Corning, the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes is home to one of the region's most popular attractions, The Corning Museum of Glass. Visit the world's largest glass museum and watch a live Hot Glass demonstration! Its new Contemporary Art & Design Wing is attracting visitors from all over the world. Many other attractions and restaurants serving local fare are nearby. Stay two nights.
Day 5: Corning to Geneva, approx. 57 miles.
Leave Corning and head towards Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen State Park is one of the region's most popular visitor destinations because of the scenery of the 19 waterfalls and the gorge itself. In the village of Watkins Glen you will find dining and boat excursions. Seneca Lake is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. Traveling up either side is a beautiful drive and you will end up in the small city of Geneva. In Geneva you can walk the north shore of Seneca Lake. From there you can head east towards Syracuse to visit Destiny USA, which is the sixth largest shopping destination in the US, combining traditional retail, outlets, fine dining and entertainment. Stay two nights.
Day: 7 Geneva to Rochester, approx. 47 miles.
You'll find savings of 25-65% off every day when you shop at Waterloo Premium Outlets. Then head to Rochester, an iconic American city home to George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film inside the home of Kodak's founder. Enjoy an evening of great dining, music and nightlife. Stroll, bike or cruise between the charming villages that line the historic Erie Canal. Stay two nights.
Day 9: Rochester to Niagara Falls, approx. 86 miles.
In the morning, depart Rochester along the Seaway Trail American Byway, arriving in Niagara Falls ready to be captivated by the experience of the Falls. Another thrill of a lifetime is a ride aboard the famous Maid of the Mist and getting so close to the Falls throughout the Niagara Falls State Park, you will be amazed. While taking in the sights and sounds of Niagara USA, don't miss the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA featuring Disney, Kate Spade, Kay Jewelers Outlet, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Under Armour and more!
Day 11: Niagara Falls to Buffalo, approx. 20 miles.
Either head back to the airport today for your flight home, or spend a few nights in Buffalo.
