15 days in United States Itinerary
15 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States itinerary planner
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Washington DC
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Shenandoah National Park
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Charlottesville
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Chesapeake
— 3 nights
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Richmond
— 1 night
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Alexandria
— 2 nights
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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.Let the collections at National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture capture your imagination. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens and Renwick Gallery. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, take an in-depth tour of National Portrait Gallery, and examine the collection at The National Archives Museum.
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Washington DC travel tool.
The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Washington DC. In October in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 54°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Shenandoah National Park.
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Shenandoah National Park showcases a particularly scenic section of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.On the 25th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Port Republic Museum, learn about all things military at Augusta Military Academy Museum, and then do a tasting at Stone Mountain Vineyards. On the 26th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Limberlost Trail, trek along Old Rag Mountain Hike, and then witness the site of a historic battle at Cedar Mountain Battlefield.
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Traveling by car from Washington DC to Shenandoah National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of train and taxi. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Washington DC in October since evenings lows in Shenandoah National Park dip to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Charlottesville.
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Hoo-Ville
Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is perhaps best known as the home of three of the United States' founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson.Your day by day itinerary now includes Monticello. Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Monticello.
For other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Charlottesville itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Shenandoah National Park to Charlottesville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. October in Charlottesville sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Chesapeake.
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Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Discover out-of-the-way places like Military Aviation Museum and Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum and 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse. Explore Chesapeake's surroundings by going to Edenton (Barker House, Historic Edenton State Historic Site, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Chrysler Museum of Art, get engrossed in the history at MacArthur Memorial, see the interesting displays at Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, and experience rural life at Hickory Ridge Farm.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Chesapeake route planning site.
Drive from Charlottesville to Chesapeake in 3 hours. In October, daytime highs in Chesapeake are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Richmond.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Chesapeake route planning site.
Drive from Charlottesville to Chesapeake in 3 hours. In October, daytime highs in Chesapeake are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Richmond.
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The River City
The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Richmond road trip planning site.
You can drive from Chesapeake to Richmond in 2 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Richmond can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Alexandria.
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Just a few metro stops away from the bustle of Washington D.C., Alexandria provides a respite from the fast-paced capital.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): explore the different monuments and memorials at Alexandria National Cemetery, then steep yourself in history at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, then stroll the grounds of Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Alfred Street Baptist Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Basilica of Saint Mary, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Presbyterian Meeting House, and then get engrossed in the history at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
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You can drive from Richmond to Alexandria in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and subway; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in November, and nighttime lows around 42°F.
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