14 days in Washington DC, Philadelphia & New York City Itinerary

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.

Kids will enjoy Korean War Veterans Memorial and National Mall. Explore hidden gems such as Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. When in Washington DC, make a side trip to see George Washington's Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, approximately Mount Vernon away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, wander the streets of Georgetown, and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Salt Lake City to Washington DC is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Salt Lake City to Washington DC is 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Washington DC when traveling from Salt Lake City in June, with lows around 69°F. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Philadelphia.

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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Independence Hall and National Constitution Center. Discover out-of-the-way places like Valley Forge National Historical Park and Eastern State Penitentiary. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Rodin Museum, examine the collection at Mutter Museum, get all the information you need at Independence Visitor Center, and appreciate the history behind Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Traveling by car from Washington DC to Philadelphia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. June in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 65°F at night. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to New York City.

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

Explore hidden gems such as The Lion King and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Bring the kids along to New York Public Library and Circle Line Cruises. There's still lots to do: walk around World Trade Center's Liberty Park, take an in-depth tour of Ellis Island, take a stroll through Times Square, and immerse yourself in nature at Liberty State Park.

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Getting from Philadelphia to New York City by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In June in New York City, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 65°F at night. On the 19th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.