50 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, make a trip to Rockefeller Center, wander the streets of Times Square, and admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City tour planner.

Mumbai, India to New York City is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -10.5 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Mumbai in January; daily highs in New York City reach 5°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the train 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.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Washington National Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip planner.

Traveling by train from New York City to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In January in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to travel 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.

Pack the 27th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Pack the 31st (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Discovery Cove. Next up on the itinerary: discover the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, and admire the natural beauty at Harry P. Leu Gardens.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in January; daily highs in Orlando reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Step out of Key West with an excursion to Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key--about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, make a trip to Duval Street, and contemplate the long history of Curry Mansion.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Key West tour planning site.

Fly from Orlando to Key West in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in January, Key West is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Islamorada: Marathon (San Pablo Catholic Church & The Turtle Hospital). Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, view the masterpieces at Old Road Gallery, get outside with Contagious Charters, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Islamorada vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Key West to Islamorada takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Islamorada are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Key Largo is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, relax and rejuvenate at Key Largo Yoga, admire the majestic nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and step aboard African Queen Canal Cruise.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Key Largo route planning website.

Key Largo is very close to Islamorada. Traveling from Islamorada in February, Key Largo is little chillier at night with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S.

Everglades National Park is known for wildlife, trails, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hike along Gumbo Limbo Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Shark Valley Visitor Center, see what you can catch with Everglades City Fishing Charters, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Pa-hay-okee Trail.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Everglades National Park online holiday planner.

You can take a bus from Key Largo to Everglades National Park in 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Everglades National Park when traveling from Key Largo in February, with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Explore Miami's surroundings by going to JP Outfitters Inc. (in Hollywood) and Florida Airboating (in Boca Raton). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, admire the majestic nature at Oleta River State Park, see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and gain insight at The Wolfsonian - Florida International University.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Miami tour itinerary planner.

Take a train from Everglades National Park to Miami in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Miami are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Step out of Charleston with an excursion to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw--about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Aiken-Rhett House, take in nature's colorful creations at Battery & White Point Gardens, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and take a memorable tour with Tours.

To find out how to plan a trip to Charleston, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Miami to Charleston in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. While traveling from Miami, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Charleston, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Change things up with a short trip to Sandwich Glass Museum in Sandwich (about 1h 10 min away). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, browse the exhibits of Otis House, take an in-depth tour of USS Constitution Museum, and stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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Traveling by flight from Charleston to Boston takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Charleston in February: high temperatures in Boston hover around 4°C and lows are around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.