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Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Howe Caverns, Washington D.C. 3-Day Tour
Day 1 New York - Howe Caverns - Niagara Falls (Night Tour)
Departing from New York, we head for the Howe Caverns in Upstate NY. Here, our journey will wind us through limestone corridors, cavernous galleries, and under massive boulders to a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. Deep in the cave, solid rock appears fluid: creating strange formations, flowing sheets and dripping stalactites. Mysterious grottos lead off into distant, unexplored passages path twists and turns ever downward to the glassy surface of an underground lake that trails off into the absolute darkness of the cave's Eastern Terminus.
After sunset, Night tour is one of the most awe-inspiring Niagara Falls tours available to the public, as a rainbow of colors illuminates the Falls showering down from above.
Standard Hotel: R.I.T in Rochester or similar
Day 2 Niagara Falls - Power Vista - Old Fort Niagara* - Watkins Glen
We will continue the next day with tours of Niagara Falls, including a visit to IMAX Niagara Falls. Home to “The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,” the IMAX provides a glimpse into the stories of the courageous few who dared to climb into a barrel and tumble down the powerful Falls. The most powerful waterfall in North America, an average of 4 million cubic feet of water falls over the crest every minute. A historical boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist offers up close and exciting views of the Falls (Apr to Oct).
We are going to the Power Vista, which is located 4½ miles downstream from Niagara Falls, set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Niagara River Gorge. You will also enjoy the incredible views 350 feet above the Niagara River in the comfortable environs of the glass enclosed walkway or feel the elements on the outdoor observation deck (weather permitting). [$10.00 /Adult,$8.00/kid (under 11) shuttle bus services fee, and special upgrade operation costs.]
The tour then continues to the Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most famous and scenic place in Upstate New York. The amazing Gorge Trail winds 1.3 miles over 20 beautiful waterfalls; such as rainbow falls, chain falls, endless falls etc. There are also suspension stone bridge and spiral tunnel that crosses high above the gorge. It is registered as a National Scenic Trail in the US. It is one of the most photographed place in the North East. [$10.00 /Adult,$8.00/kid (under 11) for shuttle bus services fee and State Park permit fee].
*Special Optional:If time is availiable we will go to the Old Fort Niagara(optional), located at the mouth of the Niagara River. Be sure to catch the short guided tour that explains a lot in a short time. The fact that the old French Castle from 1726 is still standing today is amazing. The history and importance of this fort is a compelling reason to preserve it and the artifacts in the museum were spectacular. If you're a history buff or just like tours of this kind you have to see this.
After Nov (Depands on weather condition), Watkins Glen State Park will be closed, the tour will discover the most funniest attraction, Corning Museum of Glass (Winter) which is the largest glass museum in the world with more than 45,000 objects from over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Our highlight visit is of curse to see the live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations. Next, we drive to Washington D.C. and make a stopover in Maryland.
Optional: Watkins Glen, Power Vista, Old Fort Niagara
Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn or similar
Day 3 Washington D.C. - Philadelphia - New York City
We continue to explore America's modern day history in Washington D.C. by touring Capitol Hill, the Senate Building and the White House. We will also visit the Natural History Museum (optional), the Air and Space Museum before heading to the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Vietnam Memorials. We will also tour the Korean War Veterans Memorial. We are heading to see the now silent Liberty Bell echoing history in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center. Stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, the foundation for modern democracy and the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.