15 days in United States Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Morgan Library & Museum and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (in Hyde Park), Silverball Pinball Museum (in Asbury Park) and Sterling Hill Mining Museum (in Ogdensburg). There's lots more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, steep yourself in history at Historic Huguenot Street, explore the wide array of goods at T.J. Maxx, and stroll around SeaGlass Carousel at The Battery.

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Oakland to New York City is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Oakland to New York City. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Oakland in June: high temperatures in New York City hover around 80°F and lows are around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Wharton Esherick Museum and Second Bank of the United States. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Washington Memorial Chapel and Laurel Hill Cemetery. Change things up with these side-trips from Philadelphia: Old Barracks Museum (in Trenton) and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works (in Doylestown). And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of USS Becuna, take in nature's colorful creations at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, steep yourself in history at Washington Square Park, and explore the world behind art at Woodmere Art Museum.

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Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Baltimore.

A major center for tourism and travel, Baltimore is famous as the city where amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics for the United States' national anthem.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and East Cavalry Battlefield. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Maplehofe Dairy and Jerusalem Mill and Village. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baltimore: Hans Herr House Museum (in Willow Street) and St. Anne's Church (in Annapolis). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at National Electronics Museum, explore the galleries of USS Torsk, take a stroll through Mount Vernon Cultural District, and get engrossed in the history at Evergreen Museum & Library.

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Getting from Philadelphia to Baltimore by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Appreciate the collections at National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden and National Museum of African Art. Explore hidden gems such as The Rising Sun Tavern and Carlyle House. Venture out of the city with trips to Fredericksburg (Old Town, Kenmore Plantation and Gardens, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of DAR Museum, pause for some photo ops at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, see the interesting displays at National Museum of Women in the Arts, and steep yourself in history at President Lincoln's Cottage.

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You can drive from Baltimore to Washington DC in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Washington DC sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.