Road Trip New York to Niagara Falls (USA)

New York City Niagara Falls
660
km
7h
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary

From Manhattan to Niagara Falls: 660 km across New York State via I-87 then I-90 (NY Thruway). Possible stops: Catskill Mountains, Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame), Finger Lakes (wineries), Rochester.

On the US side at Niagara, the State Park (America's oldest state park, 1885) offers views of American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Cave of the Winds (boardwalk at the foot of the falls), Maid of the Mist (boat), Goat Island. For the panoramic view, cross to Canada via the Rainbow Bridge.

Points of Interest

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    American Falls
    Chutes américaines, 320 m de large.
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    Cave of the Winds
    Passerelle en bois au pied des Bridal Veil Falls.
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    Maid of the Mist
    Bateau emblématique depuis 1846, côté US.
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    Finger Lakes (en route)
    Région viticole de l'État de New York.

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Practical info
  • Departure New York City
  • Destination Niagara Falls
  • Distance 660 km
  • Duration 7h
  • Category Very long (500+ km)
  • Best season All seasons
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