Travel Prep

[Wompet]

Yeah that would be nice, but there is a bit of a distance between NYC and Amherst. This is up near Niagra Falls. Opposite corner of the state.

Reminds me of when I lived in Texas - "Where are you from?" "Erie, Pennsylvania." "That's next to Philadelphia, right?"

Can anyone give me some pointers as where to stay that won't cost me and arm and a leg.

I wish I could help, but the last hotel that I stayed in here was a Micortel (but it is on the I-290, relatively near to the Amherst Museum).

The route up takes us through Kentucky, Ohio, the tip of Pennsylvania and then into New York. Are there any must sees in that vicinity? I'm sure we'll make a run for the border into Canada.

Well, the Canadians have the better view of Niagara Falls, so I would cross the border for that ... the SOKS might even make a kilt night of it.
As for must sees ... well, it depends on your interests. In Northwest PA and Western New York we have historical sites from the French and Indian War and the War of 1812, other historical sites, some state parks, locally famous restaurants and stores ... it also depends on your route, and how far off it you want to go.
I'm guessing up I-71 to I-90 and points east, yes?