14 days in Albany, Quebec City & Montreal Itinerary

Albany is the capital of the U.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt will appeal to history buffs. Explore Albany's surroundings by going to Wistariahurst (in Holyoke), Olana State Historic Site (in Hudson) and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (in Hyde Park). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Stanley park, stop by Guido's Fresh Marketplace, get your game on at Flight Trampoline Park Albany, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Albany Distilling Company.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Albany day trip website .

New York City to Albany is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New York City in April since evenings lows in Albany dip to 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Quebec City.

With a World Heritage-listed old town, Quebec City remains a walkable and safe hub of culture, commerce, and education offering a blend of fascinating history and a range of tourist-oriented activities.

Get some historical perspective at Old Quebec and Place Royale. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Montmorency Falls Park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency), admire the striking features of Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, take in the spiritual surroundings of Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, and pause for some serene contemplation at Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Quebec City online trip maker .

Traveling by car from Albany to Quebec City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and flight. When traveling from Albany in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Quebec City: temperatures range from 60°F by day to 45°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Montreal.

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Visit Notre Dame Basilica and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Old Montreal, see the interesting displays at Montreal Science Centre, get engrossed in the history at Pointe-a-Calliere Museum, and ponder the world of politics at City Hall.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Montreal travel planner .

Traveling by car from Quebec City to Montreal takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, Montreal is a bit warmer than Quebec City - with highs of 68°F and lows of 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.