8 days in Virginia & New York City Itinerary

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the county of Arlington blends big city and sprawling suburban environments.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Arlington: Luray Caverns (in Luray), Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly) and Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Military Park & Gettysburg National Cemetery). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, pause for some photo ops at Pentagon Memorial, stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, and stroll through Conte's Bike Shop.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Arlington trip itinerary planner.

Phoenix to Arlington is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix to Arlington, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Phoenix in July: high temperatures in Arlington hover around 89°F and lows are around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, take a stroll through Times Square, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our New York City attractions planner.

Fly from Arlington to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.