12 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.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, don't miss a visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the New York City road trip planner.

Newark to New York City is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April in New York City, expect temperatures between 61°F during the day and 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): explore the different monuments and memorials at Colonial Park Cemetery, get to know the fascinating history of Fort Pulaski National Monument, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Tybee Island Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sea views from Tybee Island Light Station And Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Bonaventure Cemetery, then walk around Forsyth Park, and finally make a trip to Historic River Street.

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Getting from New York City to Savannah by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in April, expect Savannah to be a bit warmer, temps between 77°F and 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to fly to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - MM82.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Islamorada road trip planner.

You can fly from Savannah to Islamorada in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from Savannah in April, things will get a bit warmer in Islamorada: highs are around 86°F and lows about 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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You can drive from Islamorada to Marathon in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In April in Marathon, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): contemplate the long history of Fort Zachary Taylor, then get engrossed in the history at Truman Little White House, and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Key West online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Marathon to Key West takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in April, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to ride a ferry to Marco Island.

Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, located on an island by the same name in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. On the 2nd (Tue), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then kick back and relax at South Marco Beach.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Marco Island online trip builder.

Traveling by ferry from Key West to Marco Island takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Key West in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Marco Island, with lows around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Tidal Basin and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of National Mall, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, and get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Marco Island to Washington DC takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Marco Island in May, things will get slightly colder in Washington DC: highs are around 76°F and lows about 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.