27 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like New York Public Library and World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Statue of Liberty National Monument. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to 9/11 Memorial, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, take in the pleasant sights at Times Square, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

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Dusseldorf, Germany to New York City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to New York City. Traveling from Dusseldorf in September, expect New York City to be a bit warmer, temps between 31°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Bar Harbor.

Step out of the city life by going to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Park Loop Road. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cadillac Mountain and Photography Tours.

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You can fly from New York City to Bar Harbor in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in September, with highs in Bar Harbor at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to fly to Newport.

You'll explore and learn at The Breakers and The Elms. Get outdoors at Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive Historic District. Venture out of the city with trips to Plimoth Patuxet Museums (in Plymouth) and Heritage Museums & Gardens (in Sandwich). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Marble House and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Fly from Bar Harbor to Newport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bar Harbor in September, Newport is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to fly to Washington DC.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Arlington National Cemetery and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Gallery of Art and The National Archives Museum. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of American History, see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, and ponder the world of politics at White House.

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Traveling by flight from Newport to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Newport in September; daily highs in Washington DC reach 32°C and lows reach 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Charleston.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Patriots Point and H.L. Hunley Submarine. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Joe Riley Waterfront Park. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Angel Oak Tree, steep yourself in history at Boone Hall Plantation, take in the views from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and get engrossed in the history at Fort Sumter National Monument.

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Fly from Washington DC to Charleston in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. In September in Charleston, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Hilton Head.

On the 20th (Wed), identify plant and animal life at Sea Pines Forest Preserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Coligny Beach, and then trek along Hilton Head Island Bike Trails. On the next day, examine the collection at Coastal Discovery Museum, then race across the water with a speed boat tour, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Charleston to Hilton Head in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Hilton Head sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly to Panama City Beach.

Step out of the city life by going to Panama City Beach and Okaloosa Island. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Scuba & Snorkeling and Room Escape Games. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Andrews State Park, browse the different shops at Pier Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Henderson Beach State Park, and do a tasting at Panama City Beach Winery.

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You can fly from Hilton Head to Panama City Beach in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. September in Panama City Beach sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Key West.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fort Zachary Taylor and 7 Artists & Friends Key West. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fishing Charters & Tours. Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Truman Little White House, identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.

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Getting from Panama City Beach to Key West by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Panama City Beach in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Key West, with lows of 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Marathon.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia Honda State Park, identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Sombrero Beach.

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Drive from Key West to Marathon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Marathon are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.