20 days in Chicago, Kent & East Coast of USA Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Museum of Science and Industry and Shedd Aquarium. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, take a leisurely stroll along Navy Pier, and have fun and explore at Chicago Children's Museum.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Chicago is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Abu Dhabi in December, with highs in Chicago at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Kent.

Family-friendly places like F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm and Room Escape Games will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Kent: Dennison Railroad Depot Museum (in Dennison), Medina (Buckeye Woods Park, Castle Noel, &more) and Dover (J. E. Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum & Warther Museum). Spend the 10th (Sun) exploring nature at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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Traveling by car from Chicago to Kent takes 6 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Kent due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Washington DC.

On the 16th (Sat), examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally ponder the world of politics at White House.

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Traveling by car from Kent to Washington DC takes 5.5 hours. Traveling from Kent in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Washington DC: highs are around 12°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly to New York City.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Empire State Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and explore the galleries of 9/11 Memorial.

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You can fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.