[Silver Special] 4-Day East Coast Tour: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. & Niagara Falls

Depart from Boston in the morning, and heading to New York. At a first glance, traveling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is specially designed for you: by visiting amounts of famous landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New Yorkers!

New York City Fortune Tour
Today, we will visit some classic landmarks in the financial center of New York, such as Hero’s Canyon, Park Road Building, Trinity Church, the New York Stock Exchange, Rockefeller Center, and many more, to experience the district’s rich financial and commercial atmosphere!

Liberty Cruise
Any trip to New York City must include a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has stood in the city that never sleeps for more than 100 years, built initially as a joint effort between the United States and France to celebrate the anniversary of America’s independence. You will ride on this amazing sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle.

Times Square
Called “The Crossroads of the World,” this major intersection in midtown Manhattan where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media and is definitely worth the visit!

Independence National Historical Park
This National Historical Park located in Philadelphia, serves as a way of preserving the importance of the Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as “America’s most historic square mile,” this 55-acre park in the “Old City” district is definitely a site to see.

U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. Enjoy a guided tour with our professional escort seeing the U.S. Capitol.

The National Archives
The National Archives houses valuable documents, photographs, and video materials from various periods in American history. The most famous collection is the original manuscript of the founding documents written on parchment drafted at the beginning of the founding of the country in 1776, which includes three copies: the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. There is also the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 issued by Lincoln during the Civil War to free the slaves, the surrender of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II, and the Watergate tapes that exposed Nixon’s crimes and ultimately brought him down.

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Washington D.C. In-depth Tour
Ride a coach past major landmarks on the bus tour of Washington, D.C. Hop off at Air Force Memorial. Then visit the Capitol Reflecting Pool for the majestic look of the Capitol and admire the glow of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Take a last stop at the magnificent World War II Memorial. After this amazing sightseeing tour with by our professional guides, you’ll understand why the nation’s capital is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

The White House
The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

Lincoln Memorial
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the honor the 16th president. Learn all about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, visit the statue, murals, and inscriptions and more.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial also includes “The Three Servicemen” statue and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. Since its dedication in 1982, visitors have brought offerings to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War.

The Corning Museum of Glass
Corning Museum of Glass is a beautiful glass artwork museum! It showcases over 3,500 years’ worth of glass for you to explore from Asia, Europe, America and more! Corning Museum of Glass even contains an Innovation Center and a 35 Centuries of Glass gallery! The Innovation Center in the Corning Museum of Glass houses interactive studies of science and research! Explore the museum with us today, as we take you through its educational and engaging exhibits! It is simply the most perfect museum for anyone of any age to visit!

Watkins Glen State Park
Explore the beauty of the Watkins Glen State Park! The park has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations. Within two miles, the glen’s stream descends 400 feet past the 200-foot cliffs. It even has 19 waterfalls along its course for you to explore!

Finger Lake

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Niagara Falls Night View Tour
Enjoy some awe-inspiring scenery and an adventure-packed experience with us on the Niagara Falls night tour! Niagara Falls contains not one waterfall, but three! Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the United States and is one of the greatest places you will ever visit in your lifetime!

Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist included) → Boston

Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park included) → Boston

Kindly Reminder:

Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.

Niagara Falls to Boston: approximately 470 miles

Niagara Whirlpool State Park
The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated that the whirlpool formed approximately 7,500 years ago by an upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by the Niagara River.

Cave of the Winds
The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction, which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing right down on them and flowing beneath the decking!

Maid of The Mist
It’s the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. And the famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.

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Old Fort Niagara State Park
Old Fort Niagara is a rich historical landmark. It spans more than 300 years and its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in several major wars: The French and Indian War, the American Revolution War, and the War of 1812. In addition, the gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort.