10 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock and Times Square. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): wander the streets of Times Square, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, then steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, and finally appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Central Park, then explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and then learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History.

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Bangkok, Thailand to New York City is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -12 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Bangkok in April, with highs in New York City at 19°C and lows at 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lincoln Memorial, United States Capitol and National Air and Space Museum. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, and then appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial.

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Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from New York City in April, you will find days in Washington DC are a bit warmer (23°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

You've now added Niagara Falls to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Washington DC in April, expect Niagara Falls to be a bit cooler, temps between 15°C and 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Tue) before leaving for Syracuse.

Syracuse is a city in, and the county seat of, Onondaga County, New York, in the United States. To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Syracuse route builder.

You can drive from Niagara Falls to Syracuse in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April in Syracuse, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 1°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Tue) before leaving for Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Boston Common, New England Aquarium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and other attractions. On the 25th (Tue), take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden and then stroll around Boston Common.

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You can fly from Syracuse to Boston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to New Haven.

New Haven, in the U.S. state of Connecticut, is the principal municipality in Greater New Haven, which had a total population of 862,477 in 2010. Yale University has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): deepen your understanding at Yale University.

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You can drive from Boston to New Haven in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to New York City.

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You can drive from New Haven to New York City in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from New Haven in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 8°C in New York City. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Thu).