43 days in United States Itinerary

Davenport is the county seat of Scott County in Iowa and is the largest of the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area with a population estimate of 382,630 and a CSA population of 474,226, making it the 90th largest CSA in the nation. On the 15th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Figge Art Museum, learn more about the world around you at The Putnam Museum & Science Center, and then steep yourself in history at Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Davenport tour planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Davenport. In October, daily temperatures in Davenport can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and then admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Keep things going the next day: try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino, then browse the eclectic array of goods at West Side Market, and then look for gifts at Campbells Popcorn Shop.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Cleveland attractions website.

Explore your travel options from Davenport to Cleveland with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Davenport to Cleveland is 1 hour. Traveling from Davenport in October, expect a bit warmer with lows of 51°F in Cleveland. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baltimore: Gettysburg (Ghost & Vampire Tours, Gettysburg National Military Park, &more). The adventure continues: try your luck at Horseshoe Casino, examine the collection at USS Torsk, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Aquarium.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Baltimore day trip planning app.

You can fly from Cleveland to Baltimore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Baltimore can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Arlington.

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the county of Arlington blends big city and sprawling suburban environments.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, and then don't miss a visit to John F. Kennedy Grave Site. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of George Washington's Mount Vernon and then see the interesting displays at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Arlington day trip site.

Drive from Baltimore to Arlington in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and subway; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Arlington can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive 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.

When in Washington DC, make a side trip to see Old Maryland Farm in Upper Marlboro, approximately Upper Marlboro away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Washington DC route planner.

Washington DC is very close to Arlington. October in Washington DC sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Richmond.

The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.

Explore Richmond's surroundings by going to Monticello (in Charlottesville), Williamsburg (Jamestown Settlement & Colonial Williamsburg) and Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation (in Orange). And it doesn't end there: stroll the grounds of Hollywood Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, contemplate the long history of Shirley Plantation, and don't miss a visit to Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Richmond road trip app.

You can drive from Washington DC to Richmond in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Richmond are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Pigeon Forge.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Pigeon Forge bills itself as the "Center of Fun in the Smokies." Just a short drive from the national park protecting the diverse plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains, the town features numerous places to visit, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and shops.

Get out of town with these interesting Pigeon Forge side-trips: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, &more). The adventure continues: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, do a tasting at Mill Bridge Winery, meet the residents at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and examine the collection at Titanic Museum Attraction.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Pigeon Forge trip planner.

You can fly from Richmond to Pigeon Forge in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In November, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can drive to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Venture out of the city with trips to Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock) and Falls Park on the Reedy (in Greenville). There's much more to do: cruise along Blue Ridge Parkway, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, get a taste of the local shopping with Woolworth Walk, and explore the striking landscape of The North Carolina Arboretum.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Asheville holiday maker app.

Getting from Pigeon Forge to Asheville by car takes about 2 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 36°F.