18 days in United States Itinerary

Kennebunkport is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Explore Kennebunkport's surroundings by going to Wright Museum of WWII (in Wolfeboro), Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (in New Castle) and Nubble Lighthouse (in York). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, kick back and relax at Wells Beach, and explore the striking landscape at Perkins Cove.

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Madison to Kennebunkport is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Madison in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 54°F in Kennebunkport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Nantucket.

Nantucket is an island about 30mi by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Nantucket is known for museums, beaches, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Whaling Museum, tee off at Miacomet Golf Club, kick back and relax at Madaket Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Jetties Beach.

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Getting from Kennebunkport to Nantucket by combination of bus, train, and flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Kennebunkport in August, Nantucket is a bit warmer at night with lows of 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Essex.

Essex is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. Essex is known for museums, adventure, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: immerse yourself in nature at Gillette Castle State Park, steep yourself in history at Pratt House, take in the pleasant sights at Main Street Park, Essex Village, and examine the collection at Connecticut River Museum.

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Getting from Nantucket to Essex by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. In August in Essex, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Ocracoke.

Ocracoke is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): stroll through Ocracoke Beach, then take some stellar pictures from Outer Banks National Scenic Byway, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, enjoy the sea views from Ocracoke Lighthouse, and then look for gifts at Styron's General Store.

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Explore your travel options from Essex to Ocracoke with the Route module. Traveling from Essex in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Ocracoke: highs are around 86°F and lows about 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ponchatoula.

Ponchatoula is a small city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): explore the galleries of Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, then steep yourself in history at Oak Alley Plantation, and then don't miss a visit to Evergreen Plantation. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Whitney Plantation, then contemplate the long history of St. Joseph Plantation, and then steep yourself in history at San Francisco Plantation.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ocracoke to Ponchatoula. Traveling from Ocracoke to Ponchatoula, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ocracoke in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Ponchatoula, with highs around 92°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 72°F. On the 27th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.