21 days in New Orleans & East Coast of USA Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, make a trip to Jackson Square, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, and finally get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and then brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum.

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Sydney, Australia to New Orleans is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 16 hours. Traveling from Sydney in September, expect nights in New Orleans to be warmer, around 33°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Universal's Islands of Adventure and Discovery Cove. Get out of town with these interesting Orlando side-trips: Harry and Hariette Moore Memorial Park (in Mims) and Space Shuttle Atlantis (in Merritt Island). There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, make an unforgettable trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and take in a show at Happily Ever After Fireworks.

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You can fly from New Orleans to Orlando in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans to Orlando, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Orleans in September, expect nights in Orlando to be slightly colder, around 27°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 37°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Attractions like Museum of Fine Arts and John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Boston to go to Ogunquit and see Marginal Way Walkway, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, get a taste of the local shopping with Faneuil Hall Marketplace, walk around Boston Common, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at New England Aquarium.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to Boston takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Orlando in October, plan for cooler days in Boston, with highs around 20°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Family-friendly places like Central Park and Empire State Building will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock.

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Traveling by flight from Boston to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In October, New York City is somewhat warmer than Boston - with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to catch the train 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 visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at National Zoological Park, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and get a sense of history and politics at White House.

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Traveling by train from New York City to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.