31 days in New York City, Great Lakes USA & Needles Itinerary

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

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Central Park, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal.

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Lahore, Pakistan to New York City is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Lahore to New York City due to the time zone difference. In March, New York City is colder than Lahore - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, then see the interesting displays at The Museum of Catholic Art and History, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally don't miss a visit to Easton Town Center.

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Traveling by flight from New York City to Columbus takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Columbus are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cincinnati: National Museum of the US Air Force (in Dayton) and Perfect North Slopes (in Lawrenceburg). And it doesn't end there: gain some tasty knowledge on Cincy Brew Bus, identify plant and animal life at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, and look for gifts at Rookwood.

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Traveling by car from Columbus to Cincinnati takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Indianapolis.

Indiana's capital and most populous city, Indianapolis is best known for its racecar events and impressive museums, and as the hometown of Kurt Vonnegut.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Indianapolis: The Miller House and Garden (in Columbus), Indiana University (in Bloomington) and Westfield (Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co. & Collective Beauty Salon & Spa). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, look for gifts at Rocket Fizz, sample the fine beverages at Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, and make a trip to USS Indianapolis Memorial.

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You can drive from Cincinnati to Indianapolis in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. March in Indianapolis sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to South Bend.

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. On the 15th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of the Sacred Heart, then take in the architecture and design of University of Notre Dame, and finally tee off at Warren Golf Course.

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Traveling by car from Indianapolis to South Bend takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Indianapolis in March, with highs in South Bend at 7°C and lows at -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fourth Presbyterian Church, and see the interesting displays at Oriental Institute Museum.

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Getting from South Bend to Chicago by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from South Bend to Chicago due to the time zone difference. In March in Chicago, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to fly to Traverse City.

Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and then let little ones run wild at East Bay Park.

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You can fly from Chicago to Traverse City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Traverse City due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Chicago in March: high temperatures in Traverse City hover around 3°C and lows are around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Minneapolis.

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then don't miss a visit to Danish American Center, then explore the activities along Lake of the Isles, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Chain of Lakes. On the next day, hike along Rush Creek Regional Trail, then fly down the slopes at Central Park Ice Skating Trail, then explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art, and finally stop by Candyland - St Paul.

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Fly from Traverse City to Minneapolis in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Traverse City to Minneapolis due to the time zone difference. In March in Minneapolis, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Ely.

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. On the 23rd (Thu), surround yourself with nature on White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures and then glide through natural beauty at Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Fri): hike along Trezona Trail and then hike along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips.

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You can fly from Minneapolis to Ely in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, Ely is a bit cooler than Minneapolis - with highs of 0°C and lows of -14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel to Needles.

Needles is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Needles: Amboy Crater (in Amboy), Nelson's Landing (in Searchlight) and Essex (Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, Kelso Dunes, &more). There's still lots to do: admire nature's extreme beauty at Mohave Desert, mingle with the ghosts of the past at Oatman Ghost Town, admire the majestic nature at Big Bend of the Colorado, and make a trip to Cool Springs Station.

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Explore your travel options from Ely to Needles with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Ely to Needles. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Ely in March; daily highs in Needles reach 33°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.