17 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

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

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and admire the landmark architecture of Empire State Building.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the New York City online sightseeing planner.

Perth, Australia to New York City is an approximately 28-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 13 hours traveling from Perth to New York City. When traveling from Perth in November, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in New York City: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

To find ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Washington DC online tour itinerary builder.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In November, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Have a day of magic on the 6th (Sat) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 4th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort and explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Orlando tour itinerary planner.

Fly from Washington DC to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in December; daily highs in Orlando reach 29°C and lows reach 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): get to know the resident critters at Sheriff's Animal Farm, steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House, then examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, then identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour. On your second day here, examine the collection at Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, then stop by Isle Cook Key West, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia Honda State Park.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Key West trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to Key West takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in December, plan for a bit warmer nights in Key West, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly back home.