8 days in United States Itinerary

Created using Inspirock United States attractions planner
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Baltimore
Drive
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Washington DC
— 2 nights
Drive
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Harpers Ferry
Drive
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Berkeley Springs
Drive
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Carroll Valley
— 5 nights

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Baltimore

City of Firsts

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Baltimore online journey planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Baltimore. In December in Baltimore, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Baltimore to Washington DC in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in December, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can drive to Harpers Ferry.
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Museums · Historic Sites

Harpers Ferry

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Harpers Ferry online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Washington DC in December, Harpers Ferry is a bit cooler at night with lows of 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Berkeley Springs.
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Berkeley Springs

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): admire the majestic nature at Berkeley Springs State Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Berkeley Springs journey planning site.

You can drive from Harpers Ferry to Berkeley Springs in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In December, daytime highs in Berkeley Springs are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to travel to Carroll Valley.
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Carroll Valley — 5 nights

Take a break from the city and head to Catoctin Mountain Park and Liberty Mountain Resort. Let the collections at National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Renfrew Museum and Park capture your imagination. When in Carroll Valley, make a side trip to see Catoctin Furnace Historical Society in Thurmont, approximately Thurmont away.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Carroll Valley route maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Berkeley Springs to Carroll Valley. In December in Carroll Valley, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 32°F at night.
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United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
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.
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