6 days in Continental 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and then get a sense of history and politics at White House. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Jefferson Memorial, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and finally pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument.

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Billings to Washington DC is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Billings to Washington DC, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Washington DC is a bit warmer than Billings - with highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can take a train to New York City.

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: go for a walk through Central Park, appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, stroll around The High Line, and admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center.

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Traveling by train from Washington DC to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Washington DC in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in New York City: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): see the interesting displays at National Museum of Wildlife Art and then surround yourself with nature on Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools.

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Fly from New York City to Jackson Hole in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from New York City to Jackson Hole, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from New York City in May, plan for a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Jackson Hole: temperatures range from 60°F by day to 33°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel back home.