8 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States itinerary builder
Start: Bern
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New York City
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Atlantic City
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Philadelphia
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Ocean City
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Washington DC
— 3 nights
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End: Bern
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New York City — 1 night
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the pleasant sights at Central Park. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around World Trade Center's Liberty Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then examine the collection at New York Public Library, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.
To find photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the New York City trip planner.
Bern, Switzerland to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bern to New York City is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Bern in July, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 35°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City — 2 nights
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America's Favorite Playground
The gambling capital of the east coast, Atlantic City is best known for its numerous casinos, colorful boardwalk, and beach.Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): kick back and relax at Cape May Beach, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then buy something for everyone on your list at The Quarter at Tropicana. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the waterfront at Ocean City Boardwalk.
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You can drive from New York City to Atlantic City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Atlantic City are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 1 night
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The City of Brotherly Love
Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Rocky Statue.
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Philadelphia trip builder site.
You can drive from Atlantic City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. On the 19th (Wed), you're off to Ocean City.
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The White Marlin Capital of the World
One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): take a leisurely stroll along Ocean City Boardwalk and then kick back and relax at Ocean City Beach.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Ocean City day trip website.
Traveling by car from Philadelphia to Ocean City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. July in Ocean City sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 3 nights
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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 20th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally pause for some photo ops at Korean War Veterans Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, then get to know the fascinating history of National Mall, and finally get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
To see reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Washington DC visit planner.
You can drive from Ocean City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
