16 days in Capital Region USA Itinerary

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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Eastern Market and National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and get a sense of history and politics at White House.

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Sutton-on-Sea, UK to Washington DC is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Sutton-on-Sea to Washington DC due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Head to The Peanut Patch and Williamsburg Premium Outletsfor some retail therapy. Visit Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Williamsburg: St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum (in Smithfield), Boykin's Tavern (in Isle of Wight) and New Point Comfort Lighthouse (in Port Haywood). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Historic Jamestowne, browse the different shops at Merchants Square, hunt for treasures at Yorktown Market Days, and witness the site of a historic battle at Nelson House.

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You can drive from Washington DC to Williamsburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In August in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ocean City.

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): head outdoors with Ayers Creek Adventures, then steep yourself in history at Main Street Berlin, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine. On the 30th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Ocean City Beach, then take in the waterfront at Ocean City Boardwalk, and then stop by The Kite Loft.

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Traveling by car from Williamsburg to Ocean City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Williamsburg, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Ocean City, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): stop by Honeygo Wine and Spirits, take a stroll through Fell's Point, and then view the masterpieces at Loring Cornish Gallery. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the eclectic array of goods at Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer's Market, then view the masterpieces at Maryland Federation of Art, and then browse the fresh offerings at Diehl's Produce Market.

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You can drive from Ocean City to Baltimore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.