18 days in United States Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Central Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument. When in New York City, make a side trip to see Bronx Zoo in Bronx, approximately Bronx away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, take in the pleasant sights at The High Line, and admire the natural beauty at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Philadelphia.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market, then ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, and then ponder the design of Longwood Gardens. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Liberty Bell Center, then explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, then admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, and finally take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary.

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Getting from New York City to Philadelphia by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ocean City.

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): stroll around Northside Park, then stop by A Little Bit Sheepish, and then cool off at Frontier Town.

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Drive from Philadelphia to Ocean City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Ocean City are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Virginia Beach.

Holding a record for the longest pleasure beach in the world, Virginia Beach showcases 35 miles of coastline and maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly vacation destination.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, then take a leisurely stroll along Virginia Beach Boardwalk, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Virginia Beach. On the next day, brush up on your military savvy at Military Aviation Museum, then take a tour of Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Drive from Ocean City to Virginia Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Ocean City in April; daily highs in Virginia Beach reach 24°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kitty Hawk.

Kitty Hawk is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, and is a part of what is known as North Carolina's Outer Banks. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Elizabethan Gardens, look for gifts at Super Wings, then take in the waterfront at Duck Town Boardwalk, and finally appreciate the history behind Monument to a Century of Flight.

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Drive from Virginia Beach to Kitty Hawk in 2 hours. April in Kitty Hawk sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Raleigh.

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

On the 14th (Fri), engage your brain at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, then get engrossed in the history at Marbles Kids Museum, then stroll around Pullen Park, and finally stop by Videri Chocolate Factory.

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You can drive from Kitty Hawk to Raleigh in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Kitty Hawk in April, you will find days in Raleigh are a bit warmer (26°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Fancy Gap.

Fancy Gap is a census-designated place (CDP) in Carroll County, Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): relax in the rural setting at Peaceful Heart Alpacas, then examine the collection at The Andy Griffith Museum, then don't miss a visit to Floyd's City Barbershop, and finally don't miss a visit to Old City Jail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Raleigh to Fancy Gap. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Raleigh in April, with highs in Fancy Gap at 20°C and lows at 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Roanoke.

Roanoke is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Natural Bridge State Park and then look for all kinds of wild species at Virginia Safari Park. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Mill Mountain Zoo, then walk around Mill Mountain Star & Park, and then browse for treasures at Black Dog Salvage.

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Getting from Fancy Gap to Roanoke by car takes about 2 hours. When traveling from Fancy Gap in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Roanoke: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to 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.

On the 18th (Tue), explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then appreciate the history behind Jefferson Memorial, and finally explore the activities along Tidal Basin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial.

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Traveling by flight from Roanoke to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Newark.

Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): stop by Words Bookstore, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Turtle Back Zoo, and then walk around Branch Brook Park.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Newark takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, Newark is little chillier than Washington DC - with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.