6-Day Budget Itinerary to Niagara Falls and New York

1. Day 1: Niagara Falls State Park
   30 minutes (19.7 miles) from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

   Explore the oldest state park in the US and marvel at the power of Niagara Falls. Take a Maid of the Mist boat ride and get up close to the falls.

2. Day 2: Watkins Glen State Park
   2 hours (105 miles) from Niagara Falls State Park

   Hike along the Gorge Trail and see 19 waterfalls and scenic views of the Finger Lakes region. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the park.

3. Day 3: Letchworth State Park
   1 hour 45 minutes (85 miles) from Watkins Glen State Park

   Hike and take in the natural beauty of the "Grand Canyon of the East." Check out the Middle Falls and take a hot air balloon ride for a unique view of the park (additional cost).

4. Day 4: Finger Lakes Wine Trail
   2 hours 15 minutes (119 miles) from Letchworth State Park

   Drive along the wine trail and visit some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes region. Enjoy tastings and purchase some bottles to take home.

5. Day 5: New York City
   4 hours (230 miles) from Finger Lakes Wine Trail

   Explore the bustling city that never sleeps. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Central Park. Enjoy street food and take a walk through Times Square.

6. Day 6: Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo
   20 minutes (6 miles) from New York City

   Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and take in the amazing views of the city skyline. Explore the trendy neighborhood of Dumbo and grab a slice of pizza at Grimaldi's.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Niagara Falls State Park Maid of the Mist boat ride (1-1.5 hours, $19.25 per adult)
• Hot air balloon ride at Letchworth State Park (1 hour, $225 per person)
• Finger Lakes Wine Tastings (budget $10-15 per winery)
• Empire State Building Observation Deck (1-2 hours, $32 per person)
• Grimaldi's Pizza ($3.50-5.00 per slice)
• Total Estimated Costs: $300-400 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time: Consider spending an extra day in NYC to see Broadway shows or visit museums. If you have less time: Skip Watkins Glen and Letchworth parks and head straight to Finger Lakes wine country or one of the other nearby parks. To save money: Opt for street food in NYC and pack your own snacks for the nature parks.