18 days in United States Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Change things up with these side-trips from Boston: Cape Cod Canal (in Buzzards Bay), Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises (in Barnstable) and Hoxie House (in Sandwich). There's still lots to do: stroll through Corporation Beach, see the interesting displays at John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum, and walk around Boston Public Garden.

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Doncaster, UK to Boston is an approximately 16-hour combination of car and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Doncaster to Boston. Traveling from Doncaster in July, expect Boston to be a bit warmer, temps between 33°C and 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can fly to New York City.

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, get great views at Top of the Rock, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and make a trip to Empire State Building.

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Traveling by flight from Boston to New York City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can 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.

On the 30th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, take in the history at Valley Forge National Historical Park, stroll through Kelly Drive, then get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, and finally walk around Love Park. On your second day here, admire the local landmark of Longwood Gardens, walk around Wissahickon Valley Park, and then don't miss a visit to 30th Street Station.

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Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to take a train 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and then get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: meet the residents at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, and then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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You can take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. July in Washington DC sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Wilmington.

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, look for gifts at Cape Fear Spice Merchants, then get a new perspective on things with Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures, and finally identify plant and animal life at Masonboro Island Reserve.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Wilmington in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): get a dose of the wild on Charleston Fossil Adventures, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Folly Beach Public Beach and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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You can drive from Wilmington to Charleston in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Getting from Charleston to Nashville by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Charleston to Nashville is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Charleston in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 24°C in Nashville. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks, then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Nashville to Memphis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August in Memphis, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): stop by Faulkner House Books, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Louis Cathedral, then learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, and finally get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, then surround yourself with nature on Happiness Bayou Tours, and finally get in on the family fun at Carousel Gardens.

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You can fly from Memphis to New Orleans in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Memphis in August, plan for a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 32°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.