12 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States trip itinerary planner
Start: Indianapolis
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Niagara Falls
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Salem
— 2 nights
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Boston
— 2 nights
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New York City
— 3 nights
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Philadelphia
— 1 night
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Washington DC
— 3 nights
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End: Indianapolis
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Niagara Falls — 1 day
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Honeymoon Capital of the World
The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, then admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, and finally stop by Three Sisters Trading Post.
To find where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls visit planner.
Indianapolis to Niagara Falls is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Indianapolis in September, expect nights in Niagara Falls to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are little chillier, around 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Salem.
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Salem — 2 nights
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Witch City
Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): look for gifts at Crow Haven Corner, explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Burying Point Cemetery, then explore the galleries of The House of the Seven Gables, and finally examine the collection at Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): walk around Salem Witch Trials Memorial and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Salem trip planner.
Fly from Niagara Falls to Salem in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Salem can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Boston.
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Boston — 2 nights
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Beantown
Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): take a stroll through Waterfront, then get engrossed in the history at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, and then wander the streets of Beacon Hill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Granary Burying Ground, pause for some serene contemplation at Old North Church & Historic Site, then take a stroll through North End, and finally explore the galleries of New England Holocaust Memorial.
For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Boston trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Salem to Boston in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Boston are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 3 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): visit Greenwich Village, then examine the collection at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, then examine the collection at New York Public Library, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, then wander the streets of Dumbo, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the New York City day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Boston to New York City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Boston in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in New York City, with lows of 66°F. You will leave for Philadelphia on the 2nd (Mon).
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Philadelphia — 1 night
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The City of Brotherly Love
Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, get engrossed in the history at Eastern State Penitentiary, and then contemplate the long history of Independence Hall.
To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Philadelphia day trip planning app.
Getting from New York City to Philadelphia by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in October, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 3 nights
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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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Arlington National Cemetery and National Museum of African American History and Culture. National Gallery of Art and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Old Town, admire the masterpieces at National Portrait Gallery, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Washington DC day trip planning app.
You can take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Washington DC are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
