10 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

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, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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Miami to New York City is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In October, New York City is little chillier than Miami - with highs of 70°F and lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Salem.

Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.

On the 19th (Mon), gain some tasty knowledge on Salem Food Tours, steep yourself in history at The House of the Seven Gables, then get engrossed in the history at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, and finally snap pictures at Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Peabody Essex Museum, stop by Crow Haven Corner, then see the interesting displays at Salem Witch Museum, and finally go for a stroll along the water at Pickering Wharf.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Salem takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, Salem is slightly colder than New York City - with highs of 64°F and lows of 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Portland.

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): visit a coastal fixture at Portland Head Light, then take in the local highlights with Maine Food for Thought Tours, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Allagash Brewing Company.

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Traveling by car from Salem to Portland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can 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, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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Getting from Portland to Washington DC by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Portland in October, with highs in Washington DC at 71°F and lows at 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.