12 days in United States 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Ford's Theatre, National Postal Museum, United States Capitol, and other attractions. Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): ponder the world of politics at White House, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, then get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then see the interesting displays at National Postal Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral. On the next day, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, then get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then get engrossed in the history at National Museum of American History, and finally take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip planner .

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Washington DC. In August in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 71°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Hershey.

Home of the Hershey Chocolate Company, the town of Hershey is regularly referred to as the sweetest place on earth.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sat): find something for the whole family at Hersheypark.

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You can drive from Washington DC to Hershey in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, flight, and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in August, Hershey is a bit cooler at night with lows of 65°F. On the 1st (Sun), you'll 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Statue of Liberty National Monument, Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, and other attractions you added. Appreciate the collections at 9/11 Memorial and New York Public Library. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Ellis Island and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

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You can drive from Hershey to New York City in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Hershey in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in New York City, with lows of 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Foxborough.

Foxborough is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, about 22mi southwest of Boston and 18mi northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): buy something for everyone on your list at The Patriots Hall of Fame. On the next day, have fun at Gillette Stadium.

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Traveling by car from New York City to Foxborough takes 3.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Foxborough when traveling from New York City in September, with lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Boston.