19 days in United States 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.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol.

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Jerusalem, Israel to Washington DC is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Jerusalem to Washington DC due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Jerusalem in August since evenings lows in Washington DC dip to 25°C. On the 29th (Mon), 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.

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, get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, wander the streets of Times Square, and admire the striking features of Chrysler Building.

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Getting from Washington DC to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. August in New York City sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. You will leave for New Haven on the 2nd (Fri).

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. On the 2nd (Fri), contemplate the long history of The Mark Twain House & Museum and then admire the majestic nature at Sleeping Giant State Park. On the next day, deepen your understanding at Yale University, then get a new perspective on nature at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, then explore the world behind art at Yale University Art Gallery, and finally take in the views from Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge.

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You can drive from New York City to New Haven in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in New Haven, with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Mystic.

A historical leading seaport, Mystic has maintained a strong respect for the past.

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Traveling by car from New Haven to Mystic takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. On the 3rd (Sat), you're off to Newport.

With coastline on the west, south, and east, Newport is a maritime city with a rich history.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church, then see the interesting displays at The Breakers, then get to know the fascinating history of Cliff Walk, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by car from Mystic to Newport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Newport are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can fly to Provincetown.

A small resort town with a year-round population of just 3,000, Provincetown draws nearly 60,000 annual visitors with its scenic beaches, art colonies, galleries, theaters, and shops.

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Traveling by flight from Newport to Provincetown takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. You'll set off for Boston on the 4th (Sun).

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

On the 5th (Mon), stroll the grounds of Granary Burying Ground, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, then take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

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You can fly from Provincetown to Boston in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Boston are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. On the 6th (Tue), walk around Washington Park, immerse yourself in nature at Saratoga Spa State Park, and then stroll around Congress Park. Here are some ideas for day two: get a sense of history and politics at New York State Capitol, then take an in-depth tour of USS Slater DE-766, then look for all kinds of wild species at New York State Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Traveling by car from Boston to Albany takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Boston in September since evenings lows in Albany dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to Ithaca.

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink and then immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park.

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Getting from Albany to Ithaca by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Ithaca can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Barnstormer Winery.

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Drive from Ithaca to Watkins Glen in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Corning.

Corning is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States, on the Chemung River. On the 9th (Fri), explore the world behind art at The Rockwell Museum.

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Corning is just a stone's throw from Watkins Glen. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Harrisburg.

Harrisburg is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): relax in the rural setting at Paulus Farm Market.

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You can drive from Corning to Harrisburg in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Corning in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Harrisburg. On the 10th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Hershey.

Home of the Hershey Chocolate Company, the town of Hershey is regularly referred to as the sweetest place on earth.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Hershey Gardens.

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Hershey is just a short distance from Harrisburg. In September, daytime highs in Hershey are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Intercourse.

Intercourse is an unincorporated village and census-designated place in Leacock Township, Lancaster County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, east of Lancaster on Pennsylvania Route 340. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): make a trip to The Old Candle Barn and then stop by Jam & Relish Kitchen.

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Traveling by car from Hershey to Intercourse takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Intercourse can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

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You can drive from Intercourse to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from Intercourse in September, Philadelphia is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 20°C. On the 10th (Sat), you're off to Washington DC.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally get a sense of history and politics at White House.

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You can take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.