14 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and appreciate the history behind Washington Monument.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Washington DC is an approximately 21-hour flight. You'll gain 17 hours traveling from Auckland to Washington DC due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Auckland in September, plan for much warmer days in Washington DC, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can fly to Sandwich.

On the 8th (Fri), admire the natural beauty at Spohr Gardens, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Shining Sea Bikeway, then admire the masterpieces at Highfield Hall & Gardens, and finally see the interesting displays at Falmouth Museums on the Green. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: engage your brain at Sandwich Glass Museum, then examine the collection at Heritage Museums & Gardens, then contemplate the long history of Hoxie House, and finally don't miss a visit to Old King's Hwy.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Sandwich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Washington DC in September, expect Sandwich to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can go by car to Provincetown.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): stroll through Corn Hill Beach, get outside with Art's Dune Tours, then appreciate the history behind Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, and finally take in the waterfront at MacMillan Wharf.

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Traveling by car from Sandwich to Provincetown takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to New York City.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock.

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You can do a combination of flight and train from Provincetown to New York City in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and flight; or drive. In September, New York City is somewhat warmer than Provincetown - with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.