21 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Zachary Taylor. Get out of town with these interesting Key West side-trips: Marathon (The Turtle Hospital & Seven Mile Bridge). There's still lots to do: explore and take pictures at The Overseas Highway, steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House, and take an in-depth tour of Fort East Martello Museum.

For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Key West travel planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Key West is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Key West is minus 15 hours. While traveling from Melbourne, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Key West, ranging from highs of 35°C to lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to St. Augustine.

St. Step off the beaten path and head to St. Augustine Distillery and St. George Street. You'll find plenty of places to visit near St. Augustine: Fort Clinch State Park (in Fernandina Beach) and Daytona Beach (Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory & Beach at Daytona Beach). There's lots more to do: visit a coastal fixture at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Augustine Beach, get engrossed in the history at St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, and deepen your understanding at Flagler College.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read St. Augustine road trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Key West to St. Augustine takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Key West in October, things will get little chillier in St. Augustine: highs are around 31°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can drive to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Explore hidden gems such as Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Bonaventure Cemetery. Venture out of the city with trips to Hilton Head (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Spas, &more) and Tybee Island Lighthouse Museum (in Tybee Island). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Pulaski National Monument, stroll around Forsyth Park, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Savannah trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from St. Augustine to Savannah takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from St. Augustine in October, Savannah is slightly colder at night with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Charleston.

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

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Fort Sumter National Monument, take in the views from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and then make a trip to Joe Riley Waterfront Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Angel Oak Tree, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then get engrossed in the history at Patriots Point.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Charleston online trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Savannah to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Arlington National Cemetery and National World War II Memorial. There's much more to do: appreciate the history behind Korean War Veterans Memorial, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC road trip site.

You can fly from Charleston to Washington DC in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Charleston in October, expect Washington DC to be slightly colder, temps between 25°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can take a train 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.

Explore hidden gems such as St. Patrick's Cathedral and New York City Hall. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, get great views at Top of the Rock, take a stroll through Times Square, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read New York City trip builder app.

You can take a train from Washington DC to New York City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.