29 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Get some cultural insight at 9/11 Memorial and Times Square. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like St. Patrick's Cathedral and World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and stroll around The High Line.

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Stuttgart, Germany to New York City is an approximately 12-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Stuttgart to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Stuttgart in August, with highs in New York City at 34°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Escape the urban bustle at Island Cruises and Precipice Trail. Next up on the itinerary: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail, hike along Great Head Trail, and take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Bar Harbor takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New York City in August, things will get little chillier in Bar Harbor: highs are around 28°C and lows about 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can fly to Gloucester.

The still waters off the Gloucester shore are immortalized in paintings and prints produced by the hundreds of artists who visit this town.

Visit Marginal Way Walkway and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House for their historical value. Take a break from the city and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Emerson-Thoreau Amble. Change things up with these side-trips from Gloucester: Salem (The House of the Seven Gables & Pickering Wharf) and Walden Pond State Reservation (in Concord). There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Niles Beach.

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Fly from Bar Harbor to Gloucester in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Gloucester, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Dennis.

Dennis is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, located near the center of Cape Cod. Do some cultural sightseeing at Atwood Museum and Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Cape Cod National Seashore and Corporation Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dennis: Nauset Beach (in Orleans) and Coast Guard Beach (in Eastham). And it doesn't end there: see majestic marine mammals with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, tour the pleasant surroundings at Craigville Beach, contemplate the long history of Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, and admire the majestic nature at Nickerson State Park.

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Drive from Gloucester to Dennis in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in Dennis can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Get in touch with nature at Cave of the Winds and Whirlpool State Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica and Forest Lawn. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, step off the mainland to explore Three Sisters Island, immerse yourself in nature at Devil's Hole State Park, and stroll through Niagara Gorge Trail.

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Fly from Dennis to Niagara Falls in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daytime highs in Niagara Falls are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, admire the masterpieces at National Portrait Gallery, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Niagara Falls to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Niagara Falls in August; daily highs in Washington DC reach 36°C and lows reach 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Corolla.

A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.

On the 29th (Tue), see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours, identify plant and animal life at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Washington DC to Corolla in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel to Amelia Island.

The southernmost Sea Island off the coast of Florida, Amelia Island takes its name from Princess Amelia of England.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): cast your line with Fish Amelia Island.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Corolla to Amelia Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Corolla in August since evenings lows in Amelia Island dip to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Take a break from Orlando with a short trip to Wild Florida in Kenansville, about 54 minutes away. Pack the 31st (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 3rd (Sun) at Magic Kingdom Park. Next up on the itinerary: make a splash at Discovery Cove and get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort.

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You can drive from Amelia Island to Orlando in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Orlando can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can travel back home.