8 days in Niagara Falls & Boston Itinerary

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Kids will enjoy Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park and Whirlpool State Park. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica and Niagara Power Project Visitors Center. Change things up with a short trip to Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo (about 34 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Devil's Hole State Park, trek along Niagara Gorge Trail, take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Of The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Fatima.

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New York City to Niagara Falls is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in April, with highs in Niagara Falls at 55°F and lows at 35°F. You'll set off for Boston on the 8th (Thu).

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Attractions like Museum of Fine Arts and Old State House make great kid-friendly stops. You'll explore and learn at Boston Children's Museum and Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Boston: Concord (Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge & Sleepy Hollow Cemetery) and Lexington Green (in Lexington). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Buckman Tavern, admire the masterpieces at Harvard Art Museums, pause for some photo ops at The Mapparium, and take an in-depth tour of Hancock-Clarke House.

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You can fly from Niagara Falls to Boston in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.