18 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Zurich
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Boston
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New York City
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Cornwall on Hudson
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Beacon
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Watkins Glen
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Castile
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Niagara Falls
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Buffalo
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Wilmington
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Boston — 2 nights
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Beantown
Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail, then browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, then stroll around Boston Public Garden, and finally stroll around Boston Common. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through North End and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Boston sightseeing planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Boston is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Zurich to Boston. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Zurich in August since evenings lows in Boston dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to New York City.
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New York City — 3 nights
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Big Apple
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, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, don't miss a visit to Times Square, and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.
To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the New York City sightseeing planner.
You can fly from Boston to New York City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Boston in August, New York City is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cornwall on Hudson.
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Cornwall-on-Hudson is a riverfront village in the town of Cornwall, Orange County, New York. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): admire the striking features of Boscobel House and Gardens.
To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Cornwall on Hudson attractions app.
You can drive from New York City to Cornwall on Hudson in 1.5 hours. Traveling from New York City in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Cornwall on Hudson, with lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Beacon.
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To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Cornwall on Hudson attractions app.
You can drive from New York City to Cornwall on Hudson in 1.5 hours. Traveling from New York City in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Cornwall on Hudson, with lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Beacon.
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Beacon — 1 night
Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Beacon holiday tool.
Beacon is just a short distance from Cornwall on Hudson. In August in Beacon, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 30th (Tue), you're off to Watkins Glen.
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Beacon is just a short distance from Cornwall on Hudson. In August in Beacon, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 30th (Tue), you're off to Watkins Glen.
Watkins Glen — 1 night
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Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. On the 30th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Corning Museum of Glass and then immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Watkins Glen itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Beacon to Watkins Glen with the Route module. Traveling from Beacon in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 15°C in Watkins Glen. You'll set off for Castile on the 31st (Wed).
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Watkins Glen itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Beacon to Watkins Glen with the Route module. Traveling from Beacon in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 15°C in Watkins Glen. You'll set off for Castile on the 31st (Wed).
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Castile — 1 night
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Established in 1821 and named after a historical region in Spain, Castile is a town in Wyoming County with a neighboring village of the same name known for its rural lifestyle.Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): look for gifts at Castille Cider Mill and then immerse yourself in nature at Letchworth State Park.
To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Castile trip planner.
You can drive from Watkins Glen to Castile in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. August in Castile sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to drive to Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls — 1 night
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Honeymoon Capital of the World
The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): race across the water with Niagara Jet City Cruises, then admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, and finally try your luck at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. On your second day here, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Niagara, then explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, and then trek along Niagara Gorge Trail.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls route planner.
You can drive from Castile to Niagara Falls in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Buffalo.
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Buffalo — 1 night
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Queen City
The most populous city in the state after New York, Buffalo serves as the gateway to Niagara Falls and Canada for many travelers.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): browse the fresh offerings at Hamburg Farmers' Market, then admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Buffalo trip planning tool.
Buffalo is very close to Niagara Falls. In September, daytime highs in Buffalo are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to fly to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 4 nights
Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.Change things up with a short trip to North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach (about 30 minutes away). The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, wander the streets of Historic District, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Front Street Brewery, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Wilmington using our trip planner.
Getting from Buffalo to Wilmington by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Buffalo in September, with highs in Wilmington at 34°C and lows at 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
