Help about trip

Hi Hi,

I need help in getting my way from New York to Niagara Falls in the cheapest and easiest way (hopefully shortest way) in one day during Winter (December) time, is there an alternative besides driving?

And after Niagara Falls, I will fly from Buffalo to Salt Lake City which I hope that I can travel around that region till I reach San Diego as my last destination in 5 days. Any one has recommendation on what I can see and do around that region? Reply to this

Consider the train. It will take most of the day but it is a beautiful part of the country that is worth seeing. The train drops you off right in Niagara Falls while the closest airport is in Buffalo and you would need to add an expensive half-hour taxi ride to your trip if you went by plane. The only train is the Amtrak; here's the link:

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There are two train stations for Niagara Falls: one in the US and one in Canada. Get off at the first Niagara Falls station and you do not have to go into Canada (although many people say that you have a better view from the Canadian side).... At the Amtrak website its the one listed as Niagara Falls, NY that you want (not Niagara Falls, ON). Reply to this

There are plenty of outdoor activities for you to participate in around Salt Lake during December--skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing ,etc--in the surrounding mountains to the east. Don't know if you're interested in those types of activities, but that's the main draw for many tourists that time of year.

The Salt Lake City Visitor Information page should provide with more detailed activities that are going on. Reply to this

Well we were there in the summer when there wasn't much snow on the ground so the lifts weren't open, but I'll try to give you as much info as I can. There are multiple ski slopes and resorts just east of Salt Lake. Snowbird is probably one of the more well known and Alta is right near Salt Lake also. It looks like there is a shuttle transfer from Salt Lake City International Airport to Snowbird daily if you're not going to rent a car. There are resorts/lodging at the slopes but it tends to be fairly expensive. If you just want to ski/snowboard one day I would recommend staying in Salt Lake. If you want to be up there for several days than it is worth considering the ski lodges.

All the ski slopes offer equipment rentals and you can purchase your lift-tickets on the site also. You don't usually have to reserve equipment ahead of time. Sometimes you have to have I.D to rent equipment; I've always used a drivers license but a passport should work just fine too. If it's your first time skiing/snowboarding ask where the beginner slope is (also referred to as the "bunny slope") and you'll have much more fun than if you attempt one of the harder routes first. Reply to this

I hate to say it but, "That really depends on what you like." If you really like being in the mountains or in the city, you may want to spend three or four days there. If you don't, you might find that two days is enough for you to see what you want to see. Apart from skiing, the other big visitor site is the Temple Square. I have heard that Mormon Tabernacle Choir is really lovely to listen to but we decided not to see them practice when we were there because we were just driving through. Again, if that interests you than it's defiitely worth checking out. If it doesn't, than no need to spend a lot of time there.

Like all larger cities, there is something for everyone. Also, like all cities in many ways seeing one is like seeing another. You could easily spend two days or two months and still be satisfied. If you don't have a list of "must-see/must-do's" in the area, than I am sure that you will find whatever you end up doing to be enjoyable. Reply to this