23 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States itinerary planner
Start: Zurich
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New York City
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Philadelphia
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Niagara Falls
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Albany
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Portland
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Bar Harbor
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Boston
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New York City
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New York City — 1 night
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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 (Sun): learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To see traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the New York City trip maker tool.
Zurich, Switzerland to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in July: high temperatures in New York City hover around 35°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 3 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.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): steep yourself in history at Washington Square, pause for some photo ops at Liberty Bell Center, then explore the world behind art at Second Bank of the United States, then get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Independence Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, examine the collection at Benjamin Franklin Museum, examine the collection at Independence Seaport Museum, steep yourself in history at Christ Church, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fireman's Hall, and finally explore the world behind art at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
To find ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Philadelphia trip builder app.
You can drive from New York City to Philadelphia in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls — 3 nights
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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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum and Niagara Gorge Trail. Niagara Power Project Visitors Center and Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Buffalo (Richardson Olmsted Campus & Burchfield Penney Art Center). There's still lots to do: hike along Devil's Hole State Park, stroll around Niawanda Park, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Niagara, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Of The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Fatima.
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Getting from Philadelphia to Niagara Falls by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Philadelphia in August: high temperatures in Niagara Falls hover around 31°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Albany.
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Albany — 1 night
Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then take an in-depth tour of Burden Iron Works Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Albany Rural Cemetery.
For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Albany trip app.
Getting from Niagara Falls to Albany by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Portland.
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For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Albany trip app.
Getting from Niagara Falls to Albany by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Portland.
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Portland — 3 nights
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The Forest City
Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.Attractions like Casco Bay and Portland Breakwater Lighthouse make great kid-friendly stops. Step off the beaten path and head to Eastern Cemetery and The Wadsworth-Longfellow House. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Maine Jewish Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Portland Observatory, look for gifts at Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine, and pick up some local products at Harbor Fish Market.
To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Portland driving holiday planning website.
Getting from Albany to Portland by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Portland are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bar Harbor.
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Bar Harbor — 3 nights
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Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Little Village Gifts and A Little Mad. Get outdoors at Shore Path and Park Loop Road. The adventure continues: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, trek along Bar Island Trails, take in the pleasant sights at Compass Harbor Trail, and walk around Agamont Park.
For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bar Harbor route planner.
Traveling by car from Portland to Bar Harbor takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In August in Bar Harbor, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can fly to Boston.
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For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bar Harbor route planner.
Traveling by car from Portland to Bar Harbor takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In August in Bar Harbor, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can fly 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.Museum-lovers will appreciate Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House and Hancock-Clarke House. Get in touch with nature at Charles River Bike Path and Castle Island. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Boston: Concord (The Old North Bridge & Sleepy Hollow Cemetery). There's much more to do: explore the engaging exhibits at Boston Children's Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trinity Church, stop by Back Bay, and get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail.
For more things to do and other tourist information, go to the Boston trip builder.
Fly from Bar Harbor to Boston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bar Harbor in August: high temperatures in Boston hover around 32°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 4 nights
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Big Apple
Get some historical perspective at Brooklyn Heights Promenade and 9/11 Memorial. Take a break from the city and head to Speed Boats Tours and Great Neck Steppingstone Park. See some other sides of New York City: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and stop by Dumbo.
To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read New York City trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Boston to New York City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Boston in August, New York City is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read New York City trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Boston to New York City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Boston in August, New York City is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough 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.
