Welcome to New York City — the “City that Never Sleeps”. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy an illumination visit to Times Square.
Ferry out to the Statue of Liberty with sweeping views of the skyline. See Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, Ground Zero, Central Park, Times Square, United Nations, and exteriors along Fifth Avenue.
In the afternoon, head up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building for a classic NYC panorama.
Drive or fly to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Check in and get oriented with the historic neighborhoods and iconic federal architecture.
See the White House (exterior), Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court (exterior), Capitol Building (exterior), Smithsonian Museums (photo/visit time), Air & Space Museum, Union Station, World War II Memorial, Pentagon (drive by) and Washington Monument (exterior).
Travel to Niagara Falls (USA side) via Buffalo. In the evening, witness the illuminated falls — a dazzling spectacle.
Board the famous Maid of the Mist boat (seasonal) for a close-up of American & Horseshoe Falls. Return to hotel after the exhilarating, misty ride.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight or return home.