15 days in Boston, Central Maryland & Iowa Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to W. Robert Paine Gallery (in Kennebunkport), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Gloucester) and Marginal Way Walkway (in Ogunquit). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail, get engrossed in the history at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, stroll around Boston Common, and buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

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Mar del Plata, Argentina to Boston is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Mar del Plata to Boston due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Mar del Plata in September, with highs in Boston at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to fly to Baltimore.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Baltimore: Annapolis (Maryland State House & U.S. Naval Academy). Spend the 23rd (Sat) exploring nature at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. There's much more to do: try your luck at Horseshoe Casino, make a trip to National Katyn Memorial, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Aquarium, and take in the waterfront activity at Inner Harbor.

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You can fly from Boston to Baltimore in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Boston in September: high temperatures in Baltimore hover around 32°C and lows are around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Council Bluffs.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): walk around Hitchcock Nature Center, then experience rural life at Ditmars Orchard, and then try your luck at Horseshoe Council Bluffs.

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Fly from Baltimore to Council Bluffs in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, subway, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Baltimore to Council Bluffs is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Council Bluffs when traveling from Baltimore in September, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Des Moines.

Change things up with these side-trips from Des Moines: Brenton Arboretum (in Dallas Center) and Reiman Gardens (in Ames).

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You can drive from Council Bluffs to Des Moines in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in September, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.