8 days in Syracuse, Washington DC & Asheville Itinerary

Syracuse is a city in, and the county seat of, Onondaga County, New York, in the United States. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): head outdoors with Syracuse Chiefs and then see the interesting displays at Onondaga Historical Association.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Syracuse. In June, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can fly 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery. Appreciate the collections at National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, see the interesting displays at The National Archives Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art.

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Getting from Syracuse to Washington DC by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Syracuse in July, with highs in Washington DC at 89°F and lows at 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Asheville.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Tumblestone Tours and Transportation and Grovewood Village. Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Riverside Cemetery will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Asheville: Midnight Hole Falls (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Pigeon Forge). There's still lots to do: view the masterpieces at New Morning Gallery and enjoy some diversion at Adventure Center of Asheville.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Asheville in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, Asheville is a bit cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 84°F and lows of 65°F.