From NYC: Niagara Falls, Washington DC and Boston 4-Day Trip
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Discover the natural beauty of Niagara Falls on a 4-day tour with accommodation included from NYC. Get to know American history with visits to Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Boston along the way.
Highlights
- Experience the power of nature at Niagara Falls on a 4-day tour from New York
- Make a stop in the historic city of Philadelphia and see the iconic Liberty Bell
- Visit the nation's capitol and see its important landmarks like the White House
- Walk behind the falls in the Cave of the Winds or ride the Maid of the Mist
- Visit the world's top universities, including a Harvard University campus tour
Description
Your multi-day trip begins with a pickup from one of the meeting points in New York City. Head to Washington DC with a short stop at the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.
Arrive in Washington DC and check out the U.S. Capitol, the National Archives, the Supreme Court of the United States, the Library of Congress, and the White House. Choose to partake in an optional visit inside the U.S. Capitol and the National Archives.
Explore the National Mall and see the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial before retiring to your hotel for the evening. Your stay will be in a hotel like the Springhill Suites or the Comfort Inn Shady Grove in Gaithersburg-Rockville.
If the tour is unable to enter the U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with an optional in-depth Washington D.C. tour. This tour's itinerary includes the Air Force Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and the World War II Memorial.
The second day of your tour takes you back north to New York State. Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, Watkins Glen State Park, and the Finger Lakes before arriving in Niagara Falls for an evening tour. Your hotel stay will be in the Sleep Inn Amherst;The Garden Place Hotel;Lockport Hotel or similar
Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year. Please refer to the official website for the special admission date.
On the third day, discover the natural wonder of Niagara Falls. In the summer, ride the Maid of the Mist and walk through the Cave of the Winds to get up close to the cascading falls. Visit Whirlpool Park to see Niagara Whirlpool on the Niagara River and the lower Niagara Gorge.
In the winter months, visit Whirlpool Park, the Cave of the Winds, and Old For Niagara State Park. From the falls head to Boston and conclude the day at a hotel like the Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford; Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center or something similar.
The final day of your tour takes you through Boston to Harvard University with an official campus tour included, and the Old State House which was the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published.
See the first subway system, the first public park, the first public botanical garden, and the first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public before going to Quincy Market and having an optional Boston lobster meal.
End your trip with a drop-off at Boston Logan International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, or John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Includes
Driver and guide
Transportation
3 nights hotel accommodation
Mandatory admission of The Firsts of America Exploration Tour and Niagara Falls Night Tour (for bookings made after 28 July, 2025)
Optional admission: U.S. Capitol + The National Archives In-depth Tour + The Corning Museum of Glass + Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake + Niagara Falls Classic Tour + Boston Lobster Meal if option 'All Tickets Inclusive' selected
Service fees for driver and tour guide
Taxes and fees
Important Information
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
Watkins Glen State Park is only open in the summer, generally April-October
Please note: For bookings made before July 28, 2025, mandatory The Firsts of America Exploration Tour+Niagara Falls Night Tour fees and any optional admission fees are not included in the price. Only bookings made on or after July 28, 2025 will include fees based on the selected option at the time of booking.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund