20 days in Miami, Key West & Washington DC Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Change things up with these side-trips from Miami: Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (in Tavernier), Key Largo (Island Dolphin Care & John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park) and Everglades National Park (Shark Valley Visitor Center, Anhinga Trail, &more). There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Lincoln Road, steep yourself in history at Barnacle State Historic Site, buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace, and wander the streets of Ocean Drive.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Miami trip planner.

Muenster, Germany to Miami is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Muenster in April: high temperatures in Miami hover around 34°C and lows are around 25°C. On the 19th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

On the 19th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and then make a trip to Duval Street.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Key West trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from Miami to Key West takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Key West sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow time for 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Washington DC side-trips: Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Cemetery & Gettysburg National Military Park). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Tidal Basin, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC sightseeing tool.

You can fly from Key West to Washington DC in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Key West in April: highs in Washington DC hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.