Hi everybody,

We've planned our first trip to East Coast from 5th July to 12 July (from SanJose, CA).

Primarily wish to see the Niagara Falls,
New York City and Washington, D.C.

Please point out if we're planning right!

5th Fly to Buffelo, from San Jose, CA
6th Visit Niagara Falls
7th At Niagara Falls and Fly to New Jersy
8th Visit New York City
9th Visit New York City
10th Fly/Drive to Washington, D.C
11th At Washington, D.C,
12th Fly back to San Jose, CA

I need help on following:

1. Is this order ok? any other suggestions.
2. Will we need Rental Car is must at Niagara Falls?
3. Do Canada side is must-see?

1. Should we drive from Buffelo to New Jersy,
or, our itinerary is too tight for this. and should prefer flight.
2. Can we cover, New York City in two days by staying two days in New Jersy.
3. is our understanding that, we will not need rental car in New York City is correct?

1. Should we drive from New York City to Washington, D.C. Should we do this, as we
got the impression that rental car is must for Washington, D.C.

And finaly, Are 2 days each is OK at each destination.

we will appreciate your comments on our itinerary.

thnx!

These are the things I know:
1. You don't need a rental car in NYC;
2. Two days NYC might not be enough, especially if you have to come from New Jersey;
3. Two days in DC is enough.

I would say that you would def need longer than 2 days in NYC, especially if travelling from New Jersey. There is so much to see. Also seeing Niagara falls from the Canadian side is a must- you should def do the maid of the mist boat ride. Hope this is helpful. Enjoy yourselves.