9 days in New York City, Washington DC & Miami Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at 9/11 Memorial, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Paul's Chapel, then go for a walk through Central Park, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.

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Oslo, Norway to New York City is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. When traveling from Oslo in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in New York City: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then grab your bike and head to Mount Vernon Trail, and finally pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial. On your second day here, appreciate the history behind Jefferson Memorial, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, and finally gain insight at Georgetown University.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Washington DC are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Visiting South Beach and Haulover Beach Park will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miami: Everglades National Park (Shark Valley Visitor Center & Slough Slog), Key Largo (Spiegel Grove, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce and Florida Keys Visitor Center, & more) and Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (in Tavernier). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at 12th Street Beach and zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

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Fly from Washington DC to Miami in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Washington DC in October, with highs in Miami at 36°C and lows at 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel back home.