4-Day East Coast Gateway Adventure

Depart from New York City, heading north and passing through the scenic Delaware Water Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Enjoy a leisurely walk-through Watkins Glen Canyon, where you can marvel at the stunning waterfalls. Continue to Niagara Falls, passing Seneca Lake, and arrive in the late afternoon.

Explore the U.S. side of Niagara Falls, including American Falls, Goat Island, and Luna Island. Experience the breathtaking power of the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (seasonal operation from May to October). As night falls, enjoy the mesmerizing illumination of the falls.

Overnight: Comfort Inn the Pointe (USA) / Ramada by Wyndham (Canada)
Dress Code: Casual and comfortable for walking

Itinerary Highlights: Begin the day with an up-close view of the magnificent Horseshoe Falls. Experience the thundering waters on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) or, in winter months, tour the Power Vista Hydroelectric Station and the Cave of the Winds. Afterward, depart south toward New Jersey, stopping for a shopping excursion at one of the outlet malls to find great bargains on brand-name items.

Overnight: La Quinta Inn & Suites, Clifton, NJ
Dress Code: Casual for sightseeing and shopping

Itinerary Highlights: Travel from New Jersey to Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love. Visit the iconic Liberty Bell, Constitution Square, and Congress Hall. Stroll along Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Philadelphia, showcasing the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Historic Philadelphia. Don’t forget to see the famous “Rocky Steps” before continuing to Lancaster County, home of the Amish community.

Experience an authentic Amish buggy ride through the picturesque Amish farmlands. Learn about how the Amish culture has thrived without modern conveniences and their sustainable farming practices. After the buggy ride, visit the Amish marketplace to shop for handmade crafts and products.

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Dulles International Airport
Dress Code: Casual and comfortable

Itinerary Highlights: Start your day with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, beautifully located by the Tidal Basin, surrounded by stunning cherry blossom trees. Continue to Arlington National Cemetery for the changing of the guard and a visit to the Kennedy family gravesite. Tour Capitol Hill, seeing the U.S. Capitol and the White House, to understand the essence of the U.S. government.

Visit the Air and Space Museum, followed by a tour of the Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam Memorials. In the late afternoon, depart north for an evening return to New York City.

Dress Code: Comfortable attire for walking and sightseeing