Washington to New York 5 – A comprehensive itinerary in the Northeastern USA that includes the Hershey and the Amish region, the Niagara Falls, the Adirondack Mountains, the Green Mountains, the White Mountains, the Cape Cod Peninsula as well as the cities of Washington and Boston. In summer there are many water outdoor activities along this route (and other attractions such as ziplines, alpine slides and more) while in autumn this region enjoys spectacular fall colors. It is recommended to add a few days in New York City at the end of this route.
Day 1 – Land in Washington DC and enjoy half a day in the city
Lodging location: Washington DC
Day 2 – Visit Washington DC
Lodging location: Washington DC
Day 3 – Start driving to the Niagara Falls (on the way stop for a visit in Hershey’s Chocolate World or the Amish Country), 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Williamsport
Day 4 – Continue driving to the Niagara Falls (on the way you can stop and visit the Corning Museum of Glass), cross the border to Canada and in the afternoon hours – visit the falls (on the Canadian side), 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Niagara Falls (Canadian side)
Day 5 – Tour the Falls and drive east to the Adirondack Mountains, 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Lake Placid
Day 6 – Continue driving east and travel in the Adirondack Mountains, in the afternoon take the ferry ride that crosses Lake Champlain towards Vermont, 2 hours drive plus 30 minutes ferry ride
Lodging location: Stowe
Day 7 – Enjoy activities in the Green Mountains (around Stowe) and drive south on scenic route 100 to the town of Woodstock (Vermont), 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Woodstock
Day 8 – Cross the White Mountains from west to east through route 112 (Kancamagus Highway) and visit sites along the way, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: North Conway
Day 9 – Travel in the eastern part of the White Mountains
Lodging location: North Conway
Day 10 – Drive to Boston and visit the city, 2.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Boston
Day 11 – Drive to Cape Cod Peninsula and visit the Cape Cod National Seashore, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Provincetown
Day 12 – Drive to Mystic, visit the town, and afterwards take the ferry to Long Island (from New London to Orient) and drive to NYC, 5.5 hours drive plus 1.5 hours ferry ride
Lodging location: New York
Day 13 – Fly home
– In order to fill this route with content – see our Northeast USA destinations pages, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route
