11 days in Mid Atlantic Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Central Park, take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge, admire the striking features of Empire State Building, and wander the streets of Times Square.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read New York City trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to New York City. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in April, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to take a train to Philadelphia.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary, walk around Wissahickon Valley Park, then ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Philadelphia online tour planner.

Take a train from New York City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive to Wilmington.

On the 3rd (Wed), get engrossed in the history at Hagley Museum And Library, then get engrossed in the history at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, then stroll through Longwood Gardens, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Liquid Alchemy Beverages.

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Drive from Philadelphia to Wilmington in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Rehoboth Beach.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): look for gifts at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Rehoboth, then walk around George H. P. Smith Park, then kick back and relax at Cape Henlopen State Park, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Beach Time Distilling.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Rehoboth Beach trip planner.

You can drive from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Virginia Beach.

On the 5th (Fri), admire the masterpieces at Chrysler Museum of Art, then learn about all things military at Military Aviation Museum, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tarnished Truth Distilling Co..

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Virginia Beach trip site.

You can drive from Rehoboth Beach to Virginia Beach in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, subway, and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Virginia Beach sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 60°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Amelia Court House.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): go deep underground at Morefield Mine.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Amelia Court House trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Virginia Beach to Amelia Court House. Traveling from Virginia Beach in May, plan for little chillier nights in Amelia Court House, with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Washington DC.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, and finally appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Washington DC travel route app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Amelia Court House to Washington DC. May in Washington DC sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Gettysburg.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): indulge in some culinary diversions at Savor Gettysburg Food Tours, then witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Gettysburg National Cemetery.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Gettysburg day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Washington DC to Gettysburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In May, Gettysburg is a bit cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 71°F and lows of 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Lancaster.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Historic Rock Ford, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Root's Country Market & Auction, then make a trip to Andy Smith, Artist, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at The Spa at Intercourse Village.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lancaster day trip planning website.

Drive from Gettysburg to Lancaster in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Lancaster can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.