50 days in United States Itinerary

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

On the 8th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at First African Baptist Church, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and finally see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, brush up on your military savvy at Webb Military Museum, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Colonial Park Cemetery, then deepen your understanding at SCADstory, and finally explore the galleries of The Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours.

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Newark to Savannah is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Newark in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 74°F in Savannah. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): see the interesting displays at North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center, have fun and explore at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, and finally get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Gibbes Museum of Art, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, then steep yourself in history at Heyward-Washington House, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Getting from Savannah to Charleston by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In August, daytime highs in Charleston are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Warbird Park, then play a few rounds at Captain Hook's Adventure Golf, then examine the collection at Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum, and finally tee off at Mt. Atlanticus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sun): examine the collection at Hollywood Wax Museum, identify plant and animal life at T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station, then stroll through Windy Hill Beach, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Traveling by car from Charleston to Myrtle Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Myrtle Beach are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Charlotte.

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): examine the collection at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, contemplate the waterfront views at Rankin Lake Park, then examine the collection at Millican Pictorial History Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the engaging exhibits at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville, then have fun and explore at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, and then admire the masterpieces at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.

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Traveling by flight from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. August in Charlotte sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 69°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Raleigh.

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.

On the 16th (Wed), explore the world behind art at Cary Arts Center, don't miss a visit to Memorial Bell Tower, then explore the world behind art at Gregg Museum of Art & Design, then identify plant and animal life at Fletcher Park, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Artspace.

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Fly from Charlotte to Raleigh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Kill Devil Hills.

Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina. On the 17th (Thu), browse the exhibits of Wright Brothers National Memorial, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Currituck Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head, explore the striking landscape at Jockey's Ridge State Park, then get a dose of the wild on Ghost Crab Quest, and finally take a peaceful walk through Nags Head Woods Preserve.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kill Devil Hills holiday maker.

You can drive from Raleigh to Kill Devil Hills in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Norwegian Lady Statue, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then kick back and relax at Virginia Beach, and finally walk around Neptune's Park. On your second day here, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, then enjoy the sand and surf at Croatan Beach, and then let the kids burn off some steam at Grommet Island Park.

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Drive from Kill Devil Hills to Virginia Beach in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in August, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive to Richmond.

The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Fan District, then get engrossed in the history at Virginia Museum of History & Culture, and then stroll through Virginia Capital Trail.

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Traveling by car from Virginia Beach to Richmond takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Richmond can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive to Washington DC.

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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Renwick Gallery, then take an in-depth tour of Smithsonian American Art Museum, then examine the collection at National Postal Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC online holiday planner.

Drive from Richmond to Washington DC in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baltimore Basilica, then step aboard USS Torsk, then stroll through Federal Hill Park, and finally don't miss a visit to Baltimore Pennsylvania Station.

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You can drive from Washington DC to Baltimore in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to take a train 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.

On the 25th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, take an in-depth tour of Independence Seaport Museum, explore the galleries of Fireman's Hall, examine the collection at Benjamin Franklin Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Liberty Bell Center, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Independence Mall.

For maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Philadelphia trip planner.

Take a train from Baltimore to Philadelphia in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 69°F. On the 26th (Sat), you're 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Ponquogue Beach and Flying Point Beach. You'll explore and learn at 9/11 Memorial and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Hyde Park (Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, &more), Round Valley Recreation Area (in Lebanon) and The DeWint House (in Tappan). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, enjoy the sand and surf at Kismet Beach, admire the sheer force of Bushkill Falls, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.

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Traveling by train from Philadelphia to New York City takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in New York City are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. On the 26th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.