6 days in Mid Atlantic Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Mid Atlantic trip planner
Start: Washington DC
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Watkins Glen
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Cape May
— 1 night
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Ocean City
— 2 nights
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Chincoteague Island
— 2 nights
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End: Washington DC
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Watkins Glen — 1 day

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park, admire the sheer force of Aunt Sarah's Falls, and then admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park.
For traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Watkins Glen tour itinerary app.
Washington DC to Watkins Glen is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in September; daily highs in Watkins Glen reach 76°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Cape May.
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For traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Watkins Glen tour itinerary app.
Washington DC to Watkins Glen is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in September; daily highs in Watkins Glen reach 76°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Cape May.
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Cape May — 1 night

The Nation's Oldest Seashore Resort
On the 24th (Sat), enjoy the sand and surf at Wildwood Beach, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cape May Beach.
To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Cape May vacation planning website.
Traveling by car from Watkins Glen to Cape May takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, subway, and train; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Watkins Glen in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 62°F in Cape May. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Ocean City.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Cape May vacation planning website.
Traveling by car from Watkins Glen to Cape May takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, subway, and train; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Watkins Glen in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 62°F in Cape May. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Ocean City.
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Ocean City — 2 nights

The White Marlin Capital of the World
On the 25th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Candy Kitchen, then play a few rounds at The Links at Lighthouse Sound, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean City Beach, and finally take in the waterfront at Ocean City Boardwalk. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at Assawoman Canal, take a leisurely stroll along Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, then enjoy the sand and surf at Rehoboth Beach Public Beach, and finally identify plant and animal life at Dune Nature Park.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Ocean City trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cape May to Ocean City. In September in Ocean City, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Chincoteague Island.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Ocean City trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Cape May to Ocean City. In September in Ocean City, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Chincoteague Island.
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Chincoteague Island — 2 nights

On the 27th (Tue), explore the striking landscape of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Pocomoke River State Park, then make a trip to Hopkins & Bros. Store, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Chincoteague Island trip planning app.
Drive from Ocean City to Chincoteague Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Chincoteague Island can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.
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To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Chincoteague Island trip planning app.
Drive from Ocean City to Chincoteague Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Chincoteague Island can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.
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