Niagara Falls · 9 days

9days
24stops
70drive km
Day 1: Arrival and the American Falls
20min · 1.3km3 stops
Niagara Falls State Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.7km
Cave of the Winds
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.6km
Terrapin Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Crossing Borders and Horseshoe Views
20min · 2.1km3 stops
Rainbow Bridge
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 2.0km
Table Rock Centre
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.1km
Journey Behind the Falls
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: River Gorges and Botanical Wonders
20min · 4.1km3 stops
White Water Walk
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.3km
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.8km
Niagara Glen Nature Reserve
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Historic Towns and Lakeside Drives
20min · 3.6km3 stops
Niagara-on-the-Lake
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.7km
Fort George National Historic Site
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.9km
Peller Estates Winery
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: The Grand Canyon of the East
20min · 1.4km3 stops
Letchworth State Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.3km
Inspiration Point
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.1km
Upper Falls
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Deep Gorges and Finger Lakes
10min · 1.0km2 stops
Watkins Glen State Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.0km
Seneca Lake Pier
12:00 – 14:00
Day 7: Waterfalls and Academic Gardens
30min · 24km3 stops
Taughannock Falls State Park
09:00 – 11:00
20min · 18km
Cornell Botanic Gardens
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 6.3km
Buttermilk Falls State Park
15:00 – 17:00
Day 8: Scenic Shores of Lake Ontario
10min · 7.0km2 stops
Chimney Bluffs State Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 7.0km
Sodus Point Lighthouse
12:00 – 14:00
Day 9: Return to the Mist
27min · 25km2 stops
Old Fort Niagara
09:00 – 11:00
27min · 25km
Maid of the Mist
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
  1. Ensure you have a valid passport or NEXUS card for the multiple border crossings between the USA and Canada.
  2. August is peak season; book boat tours and popular state park parking in advance to avoid long wait times.
  3. Pack waterproof gear and sturdy hiking shoes for the mist zones and gorge trails in Watkins Glen and Letchworth.
  4. Check local traffic conditions near the Rainbow Bridge as border wait times can fluctuate significantly during summer weekends.
Niagara Falls · 9 days

Niagara Falls · 9 days

Experience the raw power of Niagara Falls and the serene beauty of the Finger Lakes. This scenic loop through New York and Ontario features dramatic gorges, lush vineyards, and world-class botanical gardens during the peak of summer.

  1. Arrival and the American Falls

    • Niagara Falls State Park

      Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York, US

    • Cave of the Winds

      Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, New York, US

    • Terrapin Point

      Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls, New York, US

  2. Crossing Borders and Horseshoe Views

    • Rainbow Bridge

      Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA

    • Table Rock Centre

      Table Rock Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA

    • Journey Behind the Falls

      Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA

  3. River Gorges and Botanical Wonders

    • White Water Walk

      White Water Walk, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA

    • Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

      Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA

    • Niagara Glen Nature Reserve

      Niagara Glen Nature Reserve, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA

  4. Historic Towns and Lakeside Drives

    • Niagara-on-the-Lake

      Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CA

    • Fort George National Historic Site

      Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CA

    • Peller Estates Winery

      Peller Estates Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CA

  5. The Grand Canyon of the East

    • Letchworth State Park

      Letchworth State Park, Castile, New York, US

    • Inspiration Point

      Inspiration Point, Castile, New York, US

    • Upper Falls

      Upper Falls, Castile, New York, US

  6. Deep Gorges and Finger Lakes

    • Watkins Glen State Park

      Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen, New York, US

    • Seneca Lake Pier

      Seneca Lake Pier, Watkins Glen, New York, US

  7. Waterfalls and Academic Gardens

    • Taughannock Falls State Park

      Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg, New York, US

    • Cornell Botanic Gardens

      Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca, New York, US

    • Buttermilk Falls State Park

      Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca, New York, US

  8. Scenic Shores of Lake Ontario

    • Chimney Bluffs State Park

      Chimney Bluffs State Park, Wolcott, New York, US

    • Sodus Point Lighthouse

      Sodus Point Lighthouse, Sodus Point, New York, US

  9. Return to the Mist

    • Old Fort Niagara

      Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, New York, US

    • Maid of the Mist

      Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls, New York, US