11 days in New York City & Washington DC Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Your list of things to see and do now includes The Yo, Philly Rocky Film Tour, Wissahickon Valley Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and other attractions. For shopping fun, head to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets or Fifth Avenue. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and Jones Beach State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Long Beach (in Long Beach), Seaside Park Beach (in Seaside Park) and Independence National Historical Park (in Philadelphia). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of The Met Cloisters, contemplate the long history of Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, take in the views from Brooklyn Bridge, and see the interesting displays at New York Public Library.

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If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can take a train 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Georgetown as well as U.S. National Arboretum. On the 6th (Wed), wander the streets of Georgetown, then admire the natural beauty at U.S. National Arboretum, then get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and finally get engrossed in the history at National Museum of African American History and Culture. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and then explore the world behind art at National Portrait Gallery.

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Traveling by train from New York City to Washington DC takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In November in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 6°C at night. On the 8th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train back home.