24 days in East Coast of USA, Hershey & Philadelphia Itinerary

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, pause for some serene contemplation at Washington National Cathedral, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, and examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum.

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Melbourne, Australia to Washington DC is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -15 hour difference. Traveling from Melbourne in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Washington DC, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Annapolis.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): explore the galleries of U.S. Naval Academy, visit Annapolis Historic District, and then awaken your taste buds at Fishpaws Marketplace. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sea views from 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, examine the collection at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Drive from Washington DC to Annapolis in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in October, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Hershey.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): see the interesting displays at AACA Museum, Inc., admire the natural beauty at Hershey Gardens, and then see the interesting displays at The Hershey Story Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Tue): stop by Kitchen Kettle Village, then steep yourself in history at The Amish Farm and House, and then get in on the family fun at Dutch Wonderland.

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Traveling by car from Annapolis to Hershey takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Annapolis in October since evenings lows in Hershey dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Philadelphia.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of National Constitution Center, take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary, contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, then appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center, and finally go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market.

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Drive from Hershey to Philadelphia in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to New York City.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial.

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Traveling by train from Philadelphia to New York City takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to fly to Boston.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, then pause for some photo ops at Ether Monument, and finally stroll around Boston Common. Keep things going the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, step aboard Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, then take an in-depth tour of USS Constitution Museum, and finally engage your brain at Museum of Science.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Boston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November, Boston is little chillier than New York City - with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Niagara Falls.

When in Niagara Falls, make a side trip to see Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna, approximately Lackawanna away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, revel in the low prices at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, try your luck at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and don't miss a visit to Third Street Art Alley.

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Traveling by flight from Boston to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Niagara Falls can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.