15 days in New Jersey & Seattle Itinerary

Cape May represents the other Jersey Shore--the one you don't see on TV--the one with a rich history and a refined, relaxed atmosphere.

Get out of town with these interesting Cape May side-trips: Atlantic City (Atlantic City Boardwalk & Borgata Casino) and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville). Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, identify plant and animal life at Cape May Bird Observatory, take an in-depth tour of Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cape May County Park & Zoo.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cape May road trip planning tool.

New York City to Cape May is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train, tram, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in September, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Pitman.

Pitman is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): relax in the rural setting at Stella Farms, then stroll around Washington Lake Park, then don't miss a visit to Red Bank Battlefield Park, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Human Village Brewing Co.

Discover how to plan a Pitman trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

You can drive from Cape May to Pitman in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Pitman are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to drive to Princeton.

Best known as the home of Princeton University, the town of Princeton centers around the Ivy League school and its stone, vine-covered buildings.

Explore Princeton's surroundings by going to Henry Hudson Trail (in Marlboro) and Cream Ridge (Union Transportation Trail & Bullock Farms). There's much more to do: walk around Grounds For Sculpture, look for all kinds of wild species at Stoney Brook-Millstone Watershed, don't miss a visit to Artworks Trenton, and deepen your understanding at Princeton University.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Princeton trip planning site.

Getting from Pitman to Princeton by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Pitman in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Princeton, with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Dedicate the 18th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take an in-depth tour of Museum of History & Industry, kick back and relax at Alki Beach, and examine the collection at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience.

To see photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Seattle day trip website.

You can fly from Princeton to Seattle in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Princeton to Seattle. Traveling from Princeton in September, you will find days in Seattle are a bit cooler (72°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.