Great Itineraries

Great Itineraries

The following itineraries work best in summer and early fall.

Numbers in the text correspond to numbers in the margin and on Central New York map.

If You Have 3 Days

Start in Niagara Falls-and spend two days taking in the sights, crossing to the Canadian side if you wish. In the afternoon of Day 2, head north of the city to see the Castellani Art Museum, the Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, or one of the state parks. On Day 3, head south to Buffalo-via Grand Island. If you have kids in tow, consider a visit to the Buffalo Zoological Gardens or the Buffalo Museum of Science. Otherwise, see the Albright-Knox Art Gallery or the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Frank Lloyd Wright lovers should head straight for the Darwin D. Martin Complex (just be sure to have made a tour reservation).

In summer you might opt to center your trip on Chautauqua. Make quick trips around Chautauqua Lake and into Jamestown if you have time. Otherwise, take advantage of the Chautauqua Institution's rich cultural offerings.

If You Have 5 Days

Spend Day 1 exploring the magnificent Letchworth State Park,which is often called the Grand Canyon of the East. On Day 2 drive west to Buffalo -. (See the three-day itinerary above for suggestions about what to do in the city.) On the afternoon of Day 3 head east to East Aurora,an attractive village and home of the Roycroft Movement. Consider having dinner at the Roycroft Inn before returning to Buffalo for the night. On the morning of Day 4 make the short trip to Niagara Falls-via Grand Island. Spend the night here or on the Canadian side. On Day 5 head north to see the Castellani Art Museum, the Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, or one of the state parks.