10 days in Mid Atlantic Itinerary

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: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC online vacation planner.

Denver to Washington DC is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Washington DC is 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Denver in July since evenings lows in Washington DC dip to 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to catch the train 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, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, stroll through The High Line, explore the galleries of 9/11 Memorial, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our New York City online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by train from Washington DC to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, then head off the coast to Three Sisters Island, and finally admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the pleasant sights at Goat Island, take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and then trek along Niagara Gorge Trail.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from New York City to Niagara Falls in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in July, things will get a bit cooler in Niagara Falls: highs are around 81°F and lows about 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.