20 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like New York Public Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Visakhapatnam, India to New York City is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -10.5 hour difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cadillac Mountain, then cruise along Park Loop Road, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Fly from New York City to Bar Harbor in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, Bar Harbor is little chillier than New York City - with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow time for travel to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then identify plant and animal life at Alligator Reef Light House.

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Traveling by flight from Bar Harbor to Islamorada takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bar Harbor in September: highs in Islamorada hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

On the 3rd (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

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Drive from Islamorada to Marathon in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Marathon, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): see what you can catch with a fishing tour. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire all the interesting features of The Overseas Highway, contemplate the long history of Truman Little White House, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Zachary Taylor.

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Traveling by car from Marathon to Key West takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at St. Andrews State Park, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then test your team's savvy at Escape Zone 60, Panama City Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the different shops at Pier Park, do a tasting at Panama City Beach Winery, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Panama City Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Key West to Panama City Beach takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Key West in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Panama City Beach, with lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel to Hilton Head.

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): shake up your sightseeing with ZipLine Hilton Head, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, then enjoy the sand and surf at Coligny Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hilton Head Island Bike Trails.

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Traveling by flight from Panama City Beach to Hilton Head takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Panama City Beach in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hilton Head: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then enjoy the sand and surf at Myrtle Beach, and then catch some excitement at Myrtle Beach SkyWheel. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Broadway at the Beach, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then make a trip to Barefoot Landing.

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You can drive from Hilton Head to Myrtle Beach in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in September, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel 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 12th (Sat), see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally ponder the world of politics at White House.

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You can fly from Myrtle Beach to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. September in Washington DC sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.