13 days in Continental USA Itinerary

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.

On the 2nd (Sun), take a memorable drive along The Overseas Highway and then cast your line with a fishing tour. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House, then admire the majestic nature at Fort Zachary Taylor, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Key West sightseeing planning site.

Newark to Key West is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Newark in July, Key West is a bit warmer at night with lows of 81°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Get outdoors at Dolphin Research Center and Bahia Honda State Park. There's still lots to do: take in the views from Seven Mile Bridge, look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and kick back and relax at Sombrero Beach.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Marathon online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Key West to Marathon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 92°F, and evening lows to 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

On the 7th (Fri), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Islamorada tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Marathon to Islamorada in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Islamorada, expect temperatures between 92°F during the day and 81°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, then immerse yourself in nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Everglades Alligator Farm and then hike along Anhinga Trail.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Key Largo travel planner.

Key Largo is very close to Islamorada. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Islamorada in July since evenings lows in Key Largo dip to 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Orange Beach.

Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.

On the 10th (Mon), witness the site of a historic battle at Fort Morgan Historic Site and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Gulf State Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Orange Beach trip maker app.

Fly from Key Largo to Orange Beach in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Key Largo to Orange Beach. In July in Orange Beach, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

Get in touch with nature at St. Andrews State Park and Scuba & Snorkeling. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Henderson Beach State Park and Okaloosa Island. The adventure continues: buy something for everyone on your list at Pier Park and enjoy the sand and surf at Panama City Beach.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Panama City Beach route builder.

Traveling by car from Orange Beach to Panama City Beach takes 3 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, daily temperatures in Panama City Beach can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.