18 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary planner
Start: Zurich
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New York City
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Philadelphia
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Washington DC
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Kennebunkport
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Hancock
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Hyannis
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Boston
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End: Zurich
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New York City — 2 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.For shopping fun, head to Fifth Avenue or Studio Manhattan. Get a sense of the local culture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square. There's much more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read New York City trip itinerary planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Zurich in June, expect New York City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 31°C and 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 3 nights
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The City of Brotherly Love
Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.Head to Rittenhouse Square and Kitchen Kettle Villagefor some retail therapy. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Philadelphia's surroundings by going to Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge), Royal Port Antiques (in Salem) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). There's much more to do: hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market, examine the collection at National Constitution Center, admire the masterpieces at Rodin Museum, and catch a live performance at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
To see more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Philadelphia route planning website.
Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 3 nights
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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.Appreciate the collections at National Air and Space Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and National Gallery of Art. Get out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly) and National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The National Archives Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, and hunt for treasures at Eastern Market.
To see reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Washington DC attractions planning website.
Take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Washington DC are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Kennebunkport.
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Kennebunkport — 2 nights
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Kennebunkport is a town in York County, Maine, United States. On the 16th (Fri), take in the exciting artwork at Abacus, then explore the world behind art at Ogunquit Museum of American Art, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Marginal Way Walkway. Keep things going the next day: shop like a local with Maine Art Hill, view the masterpieces at Compliments, then shop like a local with W. Robert Paine Gallery, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Mast Cove Gallery.
For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Kennebunkport sightseeing planner.
Getting from Washington DC to Kennebunkport by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in June; daily highs in Kennebunkport reach 28°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Hancock.
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For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Kennebunkport sightseeing planner.
Getting from Washington DC to Kennebunkport by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in June; daily highs in Kennebunkport reach 28°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Hancock.
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Hancock — 2 nights
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Hancock is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): view the masterpieces at whopaints, explore the world behind art at Works of Hand, and then view the masterpieces at Chapter Two Art Gallery. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Spring Woods Gallery, then examine the collection at The Seal Cove Auto Museum, and then take in the exciting artwork at Wild Mountain Man Ray's Chainsaw Show.
To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hancock trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kennebunkport to Hancock. While traveling from Kennebunkport, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Hancock, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Hyannis.
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To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hancock trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kennebunkport to Hancock. While traveling from Kennebunkport, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Hancock, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Hyannis.
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Hyannis — 2 nights
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Capital of Cape Cod
"The Capital of the Cape," Hyannis serves as Cape Cod's main transportation and commercial hub.On the 20th (Tue), pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Antiques Center of Yarmouth, then see majestic marine mammals with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, and then take in the exciting artwork at Samuell Day Gallery. On the 21st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: shop like a local with Cape Cod Maritime Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Chapman Art Gallery, then view the masterpieces at McDermott Glass Studio, then engage your brain at Sandwich Glass Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Heritage Museums & Gardens.
To find photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Hyannis online trip itinerary builder.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hancock to Hyannis. Traveling from Hancock in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Hyannis, with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Boston.
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Boston — 3 nights
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Beantown
Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, steep yourself in history at The Paul Revere House, then stop by Brookline Booksmith, and finally explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of USS Constitution Museum, take a stroll through Copley Square, then take a stroll through Newbury Street, and finally take a stroll through Charles Street.
To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Boston route planning site.
Traveling by car from Hyannis to Boston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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.
