14 days in Washington DC, North Carolina & Philadelphia Itinerary

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Washington DC
— 4 nights
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Durham
— 3 nights
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Wilmington
— 1 night
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Philadelphia
— 4 nights
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Washington DC — 4 nights

Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Baltimore (National Aquarium, Horseshoe Casino, &more). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, get a sense of history and politics at White House, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, and browse the collection at Library of Congress.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Washington DC visit planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Washington DC is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Riyadh to Washington DC. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Riyadh in January; daily highs in Washington DC reach 7°C and lows reach -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Durham.
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Museums · Parks · Casinos · Zoos & Aquariums
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Durham — 3 nights

Flowers of the Carolinas

Venture out of the city with trips to Airborne and Special Operations Museum (in Fayetteville) and Raleigh (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Fletcher Park, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Carolina Basketball Museum, stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duke University Chapel, and admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Durham itinerary planning site.

Getting from Washington DC to Durham by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in January, expect nights in Durham to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): step aboard Battleship North Carolina and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Wilmington online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Durham to Wilmington takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. When traveling from Durham in January, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Wilmington: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 4 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

Philadelphia is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Benjamin Franklin Museum, admire the masterpieces at Barnes Foundation, try to win big at Harrah's Philadelphia, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Philadelphia itinerary planner.

You can fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Wilmington in February; daily highs in Philadelphia reach 7°C and lows reach -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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North Carolina travel guide

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The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
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