27 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like New York Public Library and World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to 9/11 Memorial, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, take in the pleasant sights at Times Square, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

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Dusseldorf, Germany to New York City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to New York City. Traveling from Dusseldorf in September, expect New York City to be a bit warmer, temps between 31°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Bar Harbor.

Step out of the city life by going to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Park Loop Road. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cadillac Mountain and Shore Path.

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You can fly from New York City to Bar Harbor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from New York City in September: high temperatures in Bar Harbor hover around 24°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Newport.

You'll explore and learn at The Breakers and Marble House. Get outdoors at Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive Historic District. Venture out of the city with trips to Heritage Museums & Gardens (in Sandwich) and Plimoth Patuxet Museums (in Plymouth). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Elms and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Fly from Bar Harbor to Newport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bar Harbor in September, Newport is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly to Washington DC.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Arlington National Cemetery and National Gallery of Art. Museum-lovers will appreciate United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and The National Archives Museum. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of American History, see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, and ponder the world of politics at White House.

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Traveling by flight from Newport to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Newport in September; daily highs in Washington DC reach 32°C and lows reach 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Charleston.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Patriots Point and Boone Hall Plantation. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Angel Oak Tree. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Fort Sumter National Monument, take an in-depth tour of Nathaniel Russell House, make a trip to Joe Riley Waterfront Park, and take in the views from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Charleston in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. September in Charleston sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hilton Head.

On the 20th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Coligny Beach, and then trek along Hilton Head Island Bike Trails. On the next day, examine the collection at Coastal Discovery Museum, then race across the water with a speed boat tour, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Charleston to Hilton Head in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Hilton Head sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly to Panama City Beach.

Step out of the city life by going to Panama City Beach and St. Andrews State Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Scuba & Snorkeling and Okaloosa Island. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Henderson Beach State Park, browse the different shops at Pier Park, learn about winemaking at Panama City Beach Winery, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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You can fly from Hilton Head to Panama City Beach in 5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, daily temperatures in Panama City Beach can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Key West.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fort Zachary Taylor and 7 Artists & Friends Key West. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fishing Charters & Tours. Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Truman Little White House, identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.

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Getting from Panama City Beach to Key West by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Panama City Beach in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Key West, with lows of 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Marathon.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia Honda State Park, identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach.

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Drive from Key West to Marathon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Marathon are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.