31 days in Capital Region USA Itinerary

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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Washington National Cathedral and Antietam National Battlefield. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Air and Space Museum and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Modern Mercantile (in Berryville) and Antietam National Cemetery (in Sharpsburg). And it doesn't end there: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, get to know the resident critters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and hunt for treasures at Eastern Market.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Washington DC is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Johannesburg to Washington DC is minus 7 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Johannesburg in July: high temperatures in Washington DC hover around 37°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Baltimore.

A major center for tourism and travel, Baltimore is famous as the city where amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics for the United States' national anthem.

Kids will enjoy Fell's Point and Loring Cornish Gallery. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Annapolis Historic District and Maryland Federation of Art. Explore Baltimore's surroundings by going to Berwick Offray Factory Ribbon Outlet (in Hagerstown), Historic Downtown Frederick (in Frederick) and National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (in Emmitsburg). Next up on the itinerary: see what you can catch with Family Fishing Adventures, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, view the masterpieces at Hopkins Original Art, and browse for treasures at Iron Will Woodworks.

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You can drive from Washington DC to Baltimore in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Baltimore are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Charlottesville.

Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is perhaps best known as the home of three of the United States' founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Monticello and McLean House. Do your shopping at Valley Olive & Leaf Co. (Old location) and Warehouse Art Gallery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charlottesville: Shenandoah National Park (Dean Cemetery & Old Rag Mountain Hike) and Canal Basin Square (in Scottsville). There's more to do: contemplate the long history of The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio and admire the masterpieces at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia.

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Traveling by car from Baltimore to Charlottesville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Baltimore in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Charlottesville, with lows of 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

For shopping fun, head to Williamsburg Art Gallery or Yorktown Market Days. Escape the urban bustle at Yorktown Beach and The Noland Trail. Step out of Williamsburg to go to Smithfield and see St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum, which is approximately 52 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Colonial Williamsburg, step aboard Jamestown Settlement, explore the galleries of Historic Jamestowne, and buy something for everyone on your list at Williamsburg Antique Mall.

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You can drive from Charlottesville to Williamsburg in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daily temperatures in Williamsburg can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Virginia Beach.

Holding a record for the longest pleasure beach in the world, Virginia Beach showcases 35 miles of coastline and maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly vacation destination.

Popular historic sites such as Blandford Church and Cemetery and Henricus Historical Park are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Sandbridge Beach and Cape Charles Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Virginia Beach: Cape Charles (Bay Creek Golf Club & Shooting Star Gallery). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Virginia Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Croatan Beach, get into the urban bustle at Brock Environmental Center - Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and let the kids burn off some steam at Grommet Island Park.

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You can drive from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Virginia Beach are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Chincoteague Island.

Famous for a wild breed of horses--Chincoteague Ponies--Chincoteague Island embraces the mystery of some of North America’s oldest inhabitants.

Escape the urban bustle at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tryfan Gallery and Assateague Lighthouse. The adventure continues: explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Depot, let little ones run wild at Chincoteague Veteran's Memorial Park, appreciate the history behind Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of Chincoteague.

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Drive from Virginia Beach to Chincoteague Island in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Chincoteague Island can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ocean City.

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): surround yourself with nature on Ayers Creek Adventures, play a few rounds at Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links, and then take in the exciting artwork at Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean City Beach, then take in the exciting artwork at Art League of Ocean City, and then look for gifts at The Kite Loft.

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Getting from Chincoteague Island to Ocean City by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, daytime highs in Ocean City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel back home.