14 days in United States Itinerary

Madison might be the capital of Wisconsin, but students rather than politicians give the city its identity.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): stroll through Lake Monona Shoreline Run, then take in the local highlights with Capital City Food Tours, and then soothe aching muscles at New Self Renewal Center. On the next day, engage your brain at University of Wisconsin Geology Museum, see the sky in a new way at Washburn Observatory, and then admire the masterpieces at Chazen Museum of Art.

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Expect a daytime high around 6°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Get in touch with nature at Diamond Ghost Charters and Independence Grove Forest Preserve. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, admire the striking features of Reliance Building, observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, and make a trip to Marquette Building.

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You can fly from Madison to Chicago in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Madison in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Chicago, with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

On the 14th (Tue), observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara, then take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, and finally try to win big at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on things with Brookdog Fishing Co, then try your luck at Hamburg Gaming, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve.

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You can fly from Chicago to Niagara Falls in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Chicago in March: high temperatures in Niagara Falls hover around 4°C and lows are around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Visiting Lakota Wolf Preserve and Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Central Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, take in the pleasant sights at The High Line, and don't miss a visit to Empire State Building.

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Traveling by flight from Niagara Falls to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Niagara Falls in March, with highs in New York City at 11°C and lows at 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Madison.

Take a break from the city and head to Devil's Lake State Park and University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. Venture out of the city with trips to Wisconsin Dells (Room Escape Games & Zipline). Explore Madison further: identify plant and animal life at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, get a sense of history and politics at Wisconsin State Capitol, take in nature's colorful creations at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Henry Vilas Zoo.

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You can fly from New York City to Madison in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Madison. Traveling from New York City in March, expect Madison to be a bit cooler, temps between 6°C and -5°C.