16 days in New York City, Niagara Falls & Los Angeles Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. There's lots more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial.

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New Delhi, India to New York City is an approximately 19-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -10.5 hour difference. Traveling from New Delhi in December, you will find days in New York City are much colder (10°C), and nights are a bit cooler (2°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Niagara Power Project Visitors Center and Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, make a trip to Third Street Art Alley, observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Parish.

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Getting from New York City to Niagara Falls by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in December, with highs in Niagara Falls at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Bring the kids along to Disney California Adventure Park and The Getty Center. When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and engage your brain at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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You can fly from Niagara Falls to Los Angeles in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Niagara Falls to Los Angeles is minus 3 hours. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Niagara Falls in December; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 24°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.