19 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.

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, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, examine the collection at 9/11 Memorial, and wander the streets of Times Square.

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Berlin, Germany to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to New York City is minus 6 hours. In February, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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 17th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and finally ponder the world of politics at White House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, browse the collection at Library of Congress, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, then explore the activities along Tidal Basin, and finally pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Washington DC are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Fort East Martello Museum, identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, then see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, then steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House, and finally contemplate the long history of Curry Mansion Inn. On your second day here, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery, then admire the striking features of Oldest House & Garden Museum, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Audubon House & Tropical Gardens.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Key West takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Washington DC in February, things will get warmer in Key West: highs are around 30°C and lows about 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): take a memorable drive along Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking, then get great views at Look Rock Tower, then admire the sheer force of Abrams Falls Trail, and finally steep yourself in history at Little Greenbrier School. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Rockefeller Memorial, take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road, then hike along Charlies Bunion, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Chimney Tops Trail.

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You can fly from Key West to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Key West in February, expect Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be cooler, temps between 13°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

On the 23rd (Thu), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then get curious at Field Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fourth Presbyterian Church, and finally admire the landmark architecture of 360 Chicago Observation Deck. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, then walk around Millennium Park, then admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, and finally don't miss a visit to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

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Getting from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Chicago by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Chicago is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February, with highs in Chicago at 2°C and lows at -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to fly to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strip, immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Las Vegas takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Las Vegas. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Chicago in February; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 21°C and lows reach 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, walk around Golden Gate Park, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in February, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.