# 5-Day East Coast Tour from Philadelphia: Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Boston and New York

Tour in US — Philadelphia → Philadelphia.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: US
- Route: Philadelphia → Philadelphia
- Duration: 5.00 day
- Price from: $799
- Rating: 5.00 / 5 (1 review)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 46

## Summary

• New York Highlights: Charging Bull, Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center. • East Coast History: Lincoln Memorial, Independence National Historical Park, Korean War Memorial. • Niagara Falls: Experience the power and beauty of this natural wonder. • Top Universities: Harvard University and MIT.

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

After joining the group in Philadelphia, head to visit the Independence National Historical Park to witness the history of America's independence. After that, we will head to the political center of the United States, the capital Washington, D.C., home to the White House and the U.S. Capitol. Washington is also known for its numerous museums and is a famous tourist destination. Itinerary: Philadelphia Double-Decker Bus Tour (Optional, 60 minutes) → Independence National Historical Park → U.S. Capitol Tour (Optional, 2 hours, includes an exterior view of the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress) → White House (Exterior view, 30 minutes) → National Mall → Lincoln Memorial , Korean War Veterans Memorial , and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 minutes) → Passing by the Jefferson Memorial and the World War II Memorial → Then proceed to the Air Force Memorial and overlook the Pentagon → Hotel Note: If the U.S. Capitol is closed, the itinerary will be adjusted to an optional Washington, D.C. In-Depth Tour , during which the tour guide will lead guests to visit the Lincoln Memorial , World War II Memorial , U.S. Air Force Memorial , the Pentagon , and the National Museum of Natural History .

### Day 2: Corning - Niagara Falls (U.S Side Niagara Fall)

Visit the headquarters of Corning Glass, a Fortune 500 company, and explore the world's largest glass collection museum. Enjoy a live glassblowing demonstration. Afterward, head to Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake (Optional, 90 minutes; if Watkins Glen State Park is closed due to weather, this stop will be omitted). Next, experience the famous Niagara Falls Night Tour at Niagara Falls National Park, where you'll get a view of the American Falls , Horseshoe Falls , and Bridal Veil Falls . The powerful cascades create a thundering roar, offering an awe-inspiring experience akin to a stampede of wild horses. Itinerary: Corning Glass Center (Optional) → Watkins Glen State Park + Seneca Lake (Optional) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (*Must-pay Optional). Special Notice: Watkins Glen State Park is included in the summer itinerary and will be visited only when the gorge is open (generally from April to October). The actual opening and visit dates are subject to the official announcement on the park's website.

### Day 3: Niagara Falls (U.S Side Niagara Fall) - Boston

First, visit the Whirlpool State Park downstream from Niagara Falls, followed by a trip to the world-renowned Niagara Falls. The sheer power of Niagara Falls is overwhelming, with the deafening roar of the water. The falls plunge 57 meters straight down into the Niagara Gorge, surging powerfully like a stampede of wild horses, eventually transforming into a misty haze. The Maid of the Mist boat tour brings visitors up close to the falls, offering an awe-inspiring view of the massive waterfall cascading from the sky, resembling a river of stars falling from the heavens. The falls appear suspended between the blue sky and white clouds, surrounded by lush green landscapes, with the water roaring beneath. Feel the immense spray and mist created by the falls' powerful plunge. Niagara Whirlpool State Park - the Whirlpool, 125 feet deep, was formed 7,500 years ago by water erosion. Niagara Fort State Park - the historical Fort is a site of great significance, located at the mouth of the Niagara River, connecting Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes in the U.S. Summer Itinerary (Starting with the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour): Classic Niagara Falls Tour (*Must-pay Optional, 2.5 hours, includes Whirlpool State Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist Boat Tour) → Boston Winter Itinerary (Starting with the Closure of the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour): Classic Niagara Falls Tour (*Must-pay Optional, 2.5 hours, includes Whirlpool State Park + Cave of the Winds + Fort State Park) → Boston Special Notes: The Maid of the Mist Boat Tour operates from May to October (subject to river ice conditions). Once the boat tour closes, the itinerary will no longer include this attraction. The exact closure date will be based on the official notice from the attraction.

### Day 4: Boston - New York

Today, we begin with visits to world-renowned institutions. Harvard University , located in Massachusetts, is a prestigious private research university and one of the Ivy League schools, renowned for its top academic standing. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), located in Cambridge, is a comprehensive private university and a global leader in high-tech and advanced research. Adjacent to Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is the largest city in New England. We will take a driving tour through the city, passing by notable landmarks such as Trinity Church , the John Hancock Tower , Boston Common , Swan Boat Pond , Prudential Tower , Boston Public Library , and a distant view of the Golden Dome of the State House . We will also take a harbor cruise (optional) and experience Boston's rich cultural heritage at Quincy Market , where you can shop for souvenirs and sample authentic local cuisine. Itinerary: Hotel departure → Free tour of Harvard University → MIT → Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional) → Quincy Market → Airport drop-off

### Day 5: New York City Tour - Philadelphia

New York City consists of five boroughs and is located at the confluence of the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. Its core is Manhattan , a densely populated borough and one of the world's major commercial, financial, and cultural centers. Itinerary Trinity Church (Exterior) → Wall Street → Charging Bull → One World Observatory (Optional) / (if closed, replaced with Empire State Building - Optional) → Statue of Liberty Cruise (Optional) → The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Optional) → USS Intrepid (Optional) → Times Square → Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center (Free time). * At the end of the tour, guests will return to Philadelphia by bus (near Philadelphia Chinatown station) without tour guide accompaniment.

## Guide languages

Chinese Live, English Live

## Links

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