2-Day New York/New Jersey to Niagara Falls Wonder Tour

Meals: Meal:Excluded

Today we leave the NYC/NJ area and head upstate,stopping midday for lunch and sightseeing at

Watkins Glen State Park (summer)or  the Corning Glass Center (winter).In the late afternoon we

explore Buffalo with a local guide,including the Buffalo Naval Park,a recent guest favorite.

As evening falls,we reach Niagara Falls for the night's highlight:the Cave of the Winds   boardwalk,the falls glowing under colored lights at the nightly illumination,  and in season  fireworks  over the water

before we return to the hotel.

Watkins Glen,NY

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County,New York.This is the birthplace of 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 scenery.

• Watkins Glen State Park

"Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks,with a reputation for

leaving visitors spellbound,"boasts the State Parks website,and it is easy to see why people love this beautiful landscape.

Opening Hours: May-Oct    |  Duration: Approx.45  Minutes Corning,NY

Corning is a charming city known for its rich history in glassmaking.Visitors can explore the Corning

Museum of Glass,enjoy scenic views along the Chemung River,and experience local shops,dining,and outdoor activities.

• Corning  Glass  Center

The Corning Glass Center showcases high-quality glass products,offering a range of decorative and functional items.Visitors can explore exhibits,purchase unique glassware,and learn about the

craftsmanship behind Corning's renowned glassmaking heritage.

Opening Hours: Nov-Apr

• Corning  Museum  of  Glass

This non-profit museum run by Corning Glass Works explores the science behind glassmaking and the history of the art throughout human cultures.It contains tens of thousands of significant objects,some   as much as 3,500 years old.

Admission(Optional) :Adult   $25;Child   Free(3-17   yrs);Senior   $22(65+)|  Opening Hours: Nov-May | Duration: Approx.30  Minutes

Buffalo,NY

The state's second largest city,Buffalo,looms up in a cluster of Art Deco spires and glass-box skyscrapers -Manhattan in miniature on Lake Erie.

• Buffalo  and  Erie  County  Naval&Military  Park

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval &Military Park,formerly known as The Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park,is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo,New York.

Niagara  Falls,NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world,Niagara Falls is 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.

• Cave of the Winds

The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction that allows people to walk along pathways on the river at the base of the American Falls.It is open year-round depending on

weather conditions.

Admission (Optional): Adult $25;Child $19(3-12 yrs);Senior $23(65+)

• Watkins  Glen  (Summer)/Corning  Glass  Center  (Winter)+Niagara  Falls  Illumination  Package

Includes Watkins Glen State Park (Corning Glass Center in winter)and the nightly Niagara Falls Illumination.Summer   fireworks   possible,weather    permitting.

Tour Fee(Mandatory): Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-18 yrs,Free for under 3);Senior $49.90(65+)

Hotel:Standard:  1.Comfort Inn/Best Western or similar 2.Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls -walking distance to the Falls (additional fees apply)

Meals: Meal:Excluded

We start the morning at Whirlpool State Park, looking down into the gorge where the river spins into a giant   whirlpool.Next,the Niagara Power Vista shows how the falls generate power,with hands-on

exhibits the whole family enjoys.

Then the moment everyone comes for:the Maid of the Mist boat carries you right up to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls—the mist,the roar,the rainbow,and the photo you'll want (seasonal,runs roughly

May-Oct).After lunch,we begin the drive back,with a rest stop along the way,returning to New York in the evening.

Niagara  Falls,NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world,Niagara Falls is 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.

• Niagara  Hot Air  Balloon Adventure

Giant white hot air balloons slowly ascend with the morning sun,resembling elves suspended between heaven and earth,offering a spectacle from 200 meters high to view the thunderous might of the

Horseshoe Falls.This breath-taking visual feast truly showcases the awe-inspiring power of the Thunder God's water.

Tour Fee(Optional):Adult $58;Child $50 (3-12 yrs);Senior $58(65+)

• Maid of the Mist

This famous boat ride is perhaps Niagara Falls'most popular attraction.Get ready to get wet:the Maid  of the Mist takes its passengers as close to the Horseshoe Falls themselves as it is possible for anyone to get.

Admission (Optional):Adult  $33;Child  $23(3-12  yrs);Senior  $33(65+)|  Duration: Approx.20 Minutes

• Niagara Power Vista

The Niagara Power Vista takes visitors behind the scenes,and the many interactive exhibits help     explain what electricity is,how the falls create it,and how it is harnessed and used.This museum is wonderful for people of all ages.

Admission (Optional):Adult  $25;Child  $20(3-12  yrs);Senior  $25(65+)| Duration:Approx.40 Minutes

• Whirlpool State  Park+Lake  Erie  +Niagara  Falls  Observation  Deck+Buffalo  City  Tour  Package

A guided visit to Buffalo with a local guide,wide views from the Lake Erie Observation Deck,and a stop at the Buffalo Naval Park.Also includes Whirlpool State Park and the Niagara Falls Observation Deck.   Tour Fee(Mandatory): Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-18 yrs,Free for under 3);Senior $49.90(65+)

• Whirlpool  State  Park

Whirlpool State Park overlooks the Niagara Gorge.Have a picnic in the field above before hiking   below to see the whirlpool up close.The park includes hiking and biking trails,fishing spots,and a playground.

Duration: Approx.20  Minutes

• Niagara  Falls  Observation  Tower

The Niagara Falls Observation Tower offers one of the best views of the majestic falls available.The famous Maid of the Mist cruise line boards below.Nighttime visitors will be graced with a particularly breathtaking sight of the illuminated waterfalls.

• Buffalo  in-depth  City  Tour

Discover Buffalo with a local guide.Take in panoramic views of Lake Erie,the Buffalo River and the Canadian shoreline from the Lake Erie Observation Deck,then board a real WWII destroyer and

submarine at the Buffalo Naval Park.