8 days in New York City, Philadelphia & Washington DC Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Central Park and Empire State Building. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in the pleasant sights at The High Line, stop by Josefinas, and don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the New York City holiday website.

Hanoi, Vietnam to New York City is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 12 hours. In June in New York City, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 21°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Philadelphia.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): stroll around Wissahickon Valley Park, meet the residents at Philadelphia Zoo, and then stroll around Franklin Square.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Philadelphia trip planner.

Take a train from New York City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Philadelphia, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Washington DC.

On the 19th (Mon), see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, and finally pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: meet the residents at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Washington DC holiday maker website.

Getting from Philadelphia to Washington DC by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.