21 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States journey planner
Start: Leeds
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Washington DC
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Philadelphia
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New York City
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Providence
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Boston
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Salem
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End: Leeds
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Washington DC — 4 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.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Arlington National Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery. Appreciate the collections at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Step out of Washington DC with an excursion to Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg--about 1h 40 min away. And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Smithsonian Institution Building, appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial, see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.
To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Washington DC road trip site.
Leeds, UK to Washington DC is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 5 hours. When traveling from Leeds in August, plan for warmer days in Washington DC, with highs around 36°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 25°C. On the 30th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 5 nights
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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.Escape the urban bustle at Independence National Historical Park and Cape May Beach. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rodin Museum will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Philadelphia: Cape May Lighthouse (in Cape May), Wildwood (Boat Tours & Water Sports & Wildwood Beach) and Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary, examine the collection at National Constitution Center, appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center, and contemplate the long history of Independence Hall.
To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Philadelphia holiday maker tool.
Take a train from Washington DC to Philadelphia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can take a train 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.9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Museum Workshop will appeal to museum buffs. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Brooklyn Heights Promenade and St. Paul's Chapel. Next up on the itinerary: race across the water with a speed boat tour, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, walk around World Trade Center's Liberty Park, and get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History.
To see ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City day trip tool.
Take a train from Philadelphia to New York City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in September, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Providence.
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Providence — 2 nights
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The Renaissance City
Providence has undergone a major upgrade in recent years, transforming from a rough-around-the-edges industrial city into an epicenter of culture.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Roger Williams National Memorial and then steep yourself in history at Lizzie Borden House. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the exhibits of Gilbert Stuart Museum, steep yourself in history at Smith's Castle, and then steep yourself in history at Crescent Park Looff Carousel.
To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Providence trip planner.
Fly from New York City to Providence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Providence when traveling from New York City in September, with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Boston.
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Boston — 3 nights
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Beantown
Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.Get some historical perspective at Marginal Way Walkway and Harvard University. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museum of Fine Arts and Waterfront. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Boston: Perkins Cove (in Ogunquit) and Wells Auto Museum (in Wells). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of North End, get engrossed in the history at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, and take a tour of Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Boston trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Providence to Boston in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Boston can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can drive to Salem.
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Salem — 3 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.Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): stop by Crow Haven Corner, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then appreciate the history behind Stickworks Statue - What the Birds Know - by Patrick Dougherty. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Peabody Essex Museum, stroll the grounds of Old Burying Point Cemetery, then take an in-depth tour of The House of the Seven Gables, and finally examine the collection at Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Salem itinerary builder.
Drive from Boston to Salem in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Boston in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Salem, with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel 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.
