17 days in United States Itinerary

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Niagara Falls
— 2 nights
Drive
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Watkins Glen
— 2 nights
Fly
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Charlotte
— 2 nights
Drive
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Asheville
— 2 nights
Drive
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Helen
— 2 nights
Fly
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Savannah
— 2 nights
Fly
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Baltimore
— 2 nights
Drive
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Washington DC
— 2 nights
Fly
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New York City
— 1 day

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Niagara Falls — 2 nights

Honeymoon Capital of the World

On the 8th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Third Street Art Alley, take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, and finally get in on the family fun at Darien Lake Amusement Park. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara, explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, then enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and finally admire the majestic nature at Whirlpool State Park.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Niagara Falls tour app.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Greater Rochester International Airport and Loring International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Niagara Falls are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Watkins Glen.
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Watkins Glen — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, do a tasting at Castel Grisch, then bet on your favorite at Watkins Glen International, and finally admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Corning Museum of Glass and then immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Watkins Glen tour planner.

You can drive from Niagara Falls to Watkins Glen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Niagara Falls in August, expect little chillier with lows of 15°C in Watkins Glen. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Charlotte.
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Museums · Nature · Parks · Wineries
Side Trips

Charlotte — 2 nights

The Queen City

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): stop by PuckerButt Pepper Company, find something for the whole family at Carowinds, then examine the collection at Levine Museum of the New South, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: get curious at Discovery Place Science and then examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Charlotte tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Watkins Glen to Charlotte in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Watkins Glen in August, things will get a bit warmer in Charlotte: highs are around 36°C and lows about 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Asheville.
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Museums · Childrens Museums · Theme Parks · Fun & Games
Side Trip

Asheville — 2 nights

Land of the Sky

On the 14th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of The North Carolina Arboretum, then go deep underground at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Asheville trip planner.

Drive from Charlotte to Asheville in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Charlotte in August, expect Asheville to be a bit cooler, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Helen.
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Side Trips

Helen — 2 nights

Georgia's Alpine Village

On the 16th (Wed), admire the sheer force of Anna Ruby Falls, then admire the majestic nature at Unicoi State Park, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Brasstown Bald. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Tallulah Gorge State Park, then contemplate the waterfront views at Chattahoochee River, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Helen tour planning site.

Drive from Asheville to Helen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. August in Helen sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Savannah.
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Savannah — 2 nights

The Hostess City of the South

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then look for gifts at Mingles. On the 19th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Savannah Historic District, examine the collection at SCADstory, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, walk around Forsyth Park, then don't miss a visit to Historic River Street, and finally appreciate the history behind African-American Monument.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Savannah trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Helen to Savannah takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Helen in August, things will get a bit warmer in Savannah: highs are around 37°C and lows about 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can fly to Baltimore.
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Tours · Shopping · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods
Side Trip

Baltimore — 2 nights

City of Firsts

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): learn about all things military at U.S. Naval Academy, observe the fascinating underwater world at National Aquarium, and then take in the waterfront activity at Inner Harbor. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and then make a trip to National Katyn Memorial.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Baltimore trip website.

You can fly from Savannah to Baltimore in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Washington DC.
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Side Trip

Washington DC — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial. On the next day, get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally ponder the world of politics at White House.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Washington DC visit planner.

You can drive from Baltimore to Washington DC in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. August in Washington DC sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can fly to New York City.
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Museums

New York City — 1 day

Big Apple

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): stroll around The High Line and then take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, read New York City online itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. August in New York City sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night.
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United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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