49 days in Capital Region USA 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.

Family-friendly places like National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get a sense of history and politics at Library of Congress, see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Washington DC trip itinerary planner.

Adelaide, Australia to Washington DC is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Adelaide to Washington DC is minus 14.5 hours. In September, Washington DC is somewhat warmer than Adelaide - with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Baltimore.

A major center for tourism and travel, Baltimore is famous as the city where amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics for the United States' national anthem.

Family-friendly places like National Aquarium and U.S. Naval Academy will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baltimore: Family Fishing Adventures (in Annapolis), Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (in Grasonville) and Catoctin Mountain Park (in Thurmont). Spend the 10th (Tue) exploring nature at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at The Walters Art Museum, stroll through Trolley Line #9 Trail, admire the majestic nature at Gunpowder Falls State Park, and examine the collection at S.S. John W. Brown.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Baltimore online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Washington DC to Baltimore in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Baltimore, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can go by car to Ocean City.

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

Attractions like Ocean City Beach and Northside Park make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Salisbury (Salisbury Zoo & Ben's Red Swings Community Playground). And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along Ocean City Boardwalk, get a dose of the wild on Ayers Creek Adventures, admire the majestic nature at Assateague State Park, and tee off at Lost Treasure Golf.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Ocean City trip planner.

You can drive from Baltimore to Ocean City in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. September in Ocean City sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to drive to Chincoteague Island.

Famous for a wild breed of horses--Chincoteague Ponies--Chincoteague Island embraces the mystery of some of North America’s oldest inhabitants.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Take a break from Chincoteague Island with a short trip to Janes Island State Park in Crisfield, about 54 minutes away. Spend the 20th (Fri) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. There's lots more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Depot, take in the pleasant sights at Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, visit a coastal fixture at Assateague Lighthouse, and get a taste of the local shopping with Tryfan Gallery.

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You can drive from Ocean City to Chincoteague Island in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. September in Chincoteague Island sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can drive to Virginia Beach.

Holding a record for the longest pleasure beach in the world, Virginia Beach showcases 35 miles of coastline and maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly vacation destination.

Family-friendly places like Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Virginia Beach: Riddick's Folly House Museum (in Suffolk) and Portsmouth City Park (in Portsmouth). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Virginia Beach, make a splash at Ocean Breeze Waterpark, admire the masterpieces at Chrysler Museum of Art, and explore the activities along Owl Creek.

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Traveling by car from Chincoteague Island to Virginia Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In September in Virginia Beach, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Colonial Williamsburg. Get out of town with these interesting Williamsburg side-trips: Newport News (The Mariners' Museum and Park & The Noland Trail). The adventure continues: cool off at Water Country USA, stroll around Colonial National Historical Park, explore the galleries of Historic Jamestowne, and let little ones run wild at Veterans Park.

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Getting from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daytime highs in Williamsburg are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Shenandoah National Park.

Shenandoah National Park showcases a particularly scenic section of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Kids will enjoy Skyline Drive and Dark Hollow Falls. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Shenandoah National Park: SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts (in Elkton), Zipline (in McGaheysville) and Grand Caverns (in Grottoes). There's lots more to do: hike along Old Rag Mountain Hike, take in the awesome beauty at Bearfence Mountain, admire the sheer force of Rose River Falls, and stroll through Limberlost Trail.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Shenandoah National Park attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Williamsburg to Shenandoah National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Williamsburg in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Shenandoah National Park, with lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Luray.

Nestled in the heart of the valley formed by the Shenandoah River, Luray draws visitors with a vast underground cavern system adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and mirrored pools.

Attractions like Luray Caverns and Rocking S Ranch make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Luray's surroundings by going to Explore More Discovery Museum (in Harrisonburg), Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum at The Edinburg Mill (in Edinburg) and Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters (in Winchester). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Stony Man Mountain Overlook, see the interesting displays at The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and trek along Kennedy Peak Hike.

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Getting from Shenandoah National Park to Luray by car takes about 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Luray are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Abingdon.

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Roanoke. Kids will appreciate attractions like Appalachian Trail and South Holston River Company. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Abingdon: Mouth of Wilson (Grayson Highlands State Park & Whitetop Mountain), Creation Kingdom Zoo (in Gate City) and Natural Tunnel State Park (in Duffield). There's lots more to do: trek along Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, see the interesting displays at Star Museum, immerse yourself in nature at Hungry Mother State Park, and stroll through Adventure Damascus Bicycles.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Abingdon online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Luray to Abingdon takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi. In October, daily temperatures in Abingdon can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel back home.