14 days in United States Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum and then admire all the interesting features of Chase Field.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Phoenix online holiday planner .

Melbourne, Australia to Phoenix is an approximately 19-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17 hours traveling from Melbourne to Phoenix. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Melbourne in April, with highs in Phoenix at 36°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, then steep yourself in history at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Mallory Square. On the 29th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery, admire the natural beauty at Oldest House & Garden Museum, then steep yourself in history at Curry Mansion, and finally see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Key West day trip planning tool .

Traveling by flight from Phoenix to Key West takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Phoenix to Key West. Traveling from Phoenix in April, you will find days in Key West are a bit cooler (32°C), and nights are a bit warmer (27°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read New York City travel route website .

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Key West to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. In April, New York City is cooler than Key West - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC journey maker app .

Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from New York City, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Washington DC, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.