22 days in New York City & Washington State Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at 9/11 Memorial and Ellis Island. For shopping fun, head to Fifth Avenue or Banksy's "Hammer Boy". There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the New York City online day trip planner.

Wellington, New Zealand to New York City is an approximately 21-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17 hours traveling from Wellington to New York City. While traveling from Wellington, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in New York City, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Seattle.

Get a sense of the local culture at Chihuly Garden and Glass and The Museum of Flight. Museum-lovers will get to explore Glasshouse Studio and National Nordic Museum. Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Tacoma (Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum, &more). Dedicate the 31st (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Pike Place Market, browse the range of quality goods at Nordstrom, buy something for everyone on your list at Pacific Place, and explore the world behind art at Seattle Asian Art Museum.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Seattle tour planner.

Fly from New York City to Seattle in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Seattle due to the time zone difference. May in Seattle sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Walla Walla.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Rulo Winery and Wine Tours & Tastings.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Walla Walla road trip planner.

You can fly from Seattle to Walla Walla in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Seattle in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Walla Walla, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Prosser.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): do a tasting at Mercer Wine Estates, learn about winemaking at Alexandria Nicole Cellars, learn about winemaking at 14 Hands Winery, then indulge your senses at Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center, and finally look for gifts at Chukar Cherries. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Daven Lore Winery, do a tasting at Barrel Springs Winery, and then do a tasting at Airfield Estates Winery.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Prosser trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Walla Walla to Prosser takes 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Prosser are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Goldendale.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at Stonehenge Memorial, admire the masterpieces at Maryhill Museum of Art, then learn about winemaking at Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Jacob Williams Winery.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Goldendale road trip app.

Drive from Prosser to Goldendale in 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.