Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New York
You'll land in New York City and get settled into your hotel. Once you've dropped your bags, head out to Times Square to take in the neon lights and the energy of the crowds. If you want to pay extra, The Edge observation deck offers great skyline views from up high. This first day is really about getting your bearings in the city.
Optional Activities
- Visit The Edge observation deck for skyline views
- Explore Times Square
Landmarks Times Square The Edge 
- Day 2
New York
Start early to catch the Brooklyn Bridge sunrise, then grab bagels at Ess-a-Bagel. The free Staten Island Ferry is your next stop, and you'll sail past the Statue of Liberty while getting those skyline shots. After that, check out the 9/11 Memorial. Spend the rest of the afternoon walking through Greenwich Village, hitting up boutiques, vintage shops, and the local cafés.
Included Activities
- Staten Island Ferry (free ride with Statue of Liberty views)
Optional Activities
- Brooklyn Bridge sunrise viewing
- Breakfast at Ess-a-Bagel
- Visit 9/11 Memorial
- Explore Greenwich Village boutiques and cafés
Landmarks Brooklyn Bridge Statue of Liberty 9/11 Memorial & Museum Greenwich Village 
- Day 3
New York
Begin with breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner where the waiters sing while they work. Head to Broadway to hunt for last-minute ticket deals. Later, find yourself a spot in Central Park with coffee and just relax for a bit. Then make your way back to Midtown to see the Empire State Building and Flatiron Building. Grab lunch or snacks from one of the food trucks along the way.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner with singing performers
- Broadway musical performance (check for last-minute ticket deals)
- Central Park exploration
- Visit Empire State Building
- Visit Flatiron Building
- Street food sampling in Midtown Manhattan
Landmarks Ellen's Stardust Diner Broadway Theatre District Central Park Empire State Building Flatiron Building - Day 4
New York to Washington, D.C.
Take a morning walk on the High Line, the elevated park that runs through the city with street art and skyline views. By afternoon, you'll board an Amtrak train heading to Washington, D.C. Once you arrive, get yourself to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the National Mall, checking out the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol. End your evening in Georgetown and eat dinner at Ben's Chili Bowl.
Included Activities
- Amtrak train journey from New York to Washington, D.C. (Coach Class with seat reservation)
- Walking tour of National Mall sights: White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol
Optional Activities
- High Line elevated park walk with street art
- Dining at Ben's Chili Bowl in Georgetown
Landmarks High Line The White House Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial United States Capitol Georgetown Ben's Chili Bowl 
- Day 5
Washington, D.C. to Florida Keys
Fly from Washington, D.C. down to Miami. Pick up a rental car and drive the Overseas Highway south to Key West, a legendary route that spans over 200 kilometers with more than 40 bridges crossing turquoise water. When you arrive in Key West, head to the beach and settle into the island pace.
Included Activities
- Rental car pickup (Miami)
- Drive Overseas Highway to Key West
Optional Activities
- Beach time in Key West
Landmarks Overseas Highway Florida Keys Key West 
- Day 6
Florida Keys (Key West)
Walk around Key West's historic district and see the pastel wooden houses that line the streets. Stop by Ernest Hemingway's house to see the famous six-toed cats. As evening comes on, head to Mallory Square to watch the sunset with street performers, live music, and crowds gathering to celebrate the golden hour.
Optional Activities
- Explore Key West historic district
- Visit Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
- Sunset celebration at Mallory Square
Landmarks Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum Mallory Square - Day 7
Florida Keys to Miami (Everglades)
Head to Everglades National Park and hike the Anhinga Trail. You'll spot darters, water turtles, manatees, herons, pelicans, cormorants, snakes and alligators if you're patient and quiet. After returning your rental car in Miami, spend the evening relaxing or walking around Ocean Drive.
Optional Activities
- Anhinga Trail hike in Everglades National Park
- Wildlife viewing in Everglades
- Explore Miami's Ocean Drive
- Airboat Tour in Everglades (40-minute guided tour with alligator and reptile exhibit)
Landmarks Everglades National Park Anhinga Trail Ocean Drive 
- Day 8
Miami
Grab a Cuban breakfast at Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana. Take a stroll down Calle Ocho to see the colorful houses and hear salsa music on the street. Later, head to downtown Miami's skyscrapers and then over to Wynwood where you'll find vibrant street art, murals, galleries, craft beer spots, and trendy boutiques.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana
- Walk Calle Ocho in Little Havana
- Explore Wynwood district street art and murals
- Visit Wynwood art galleries and boutiques
Landmarks Versailles Restaurant Little Havana Calle Ocho Wynwood - Day 9
Miami
This day is yours to shape. You could hit up Bayside Marketplace for street food and live music, or head to Miami Beach for white sand, palm trees, and turquoise water. The colorful Lifeguard Towers are perfect for photos if you want to grab some.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bayside Marketplace with live music and street food
- Relax at Miami Beach
- Photography at colorful Lifeguard Towers
Landmarks Bayside Marketplace Miami Beach - Day 10
Miami to Dallas
Fly from Miami to Dallas and check into your hotel. After settling in, go out to explore the city. You'll spot people in actual cowboy hats walking around. Check out the Shawnee Trail public art with three drovers and 49 longhorn cattle sculptures. If live music appeals to you, Cowboys Red River honky tonk has line dancing and performances.
Optional Activities
- View Shawnee Trail public art
- Free historic M-Line streetcar ride
- Line dancing at Cowboys Red River honky tonk
Landmarks Shawnee Trail M-Line Streetcar Cowboys Red River 
- Day 11
Dallas
Spend time in the Bishops Art District browsing galleries, boutiques, and cafés like The Wild Detectives. If you're interested in history, the Sixth Floor Museum covers the Kennedy assassination (optional visit). Sports fans can tour AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, or catch a game if timing works out.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bishops Art District galleries and boutiques
- Dine at The Wild Detectives café
- Visit Sixth Floor Museum (Kennedy assassination documentation)
- AT&T Stadium visit or guided tour
Landmarks Bishops Art District The Wild Detectives Sixth Floor Museum AT&T Stadium - Day 12
Dallas
You get to choose how this day goes. Head to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to see plants from around the world and have a picnic with views of White Rock Lake. Or go the other direction and explore Deep Ellum with its cafés, bars, boutiques, vintage stores, and colorful graffiti murals.
Optional Activities
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden visit
- Picnic at White Rock Lake
- Explore Deep Ellum district
- Browse cafés, bars, boutiques and vintage stores in Deep Ellum
- Search for street art and murals in Deep Ellum
Landmarks Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden White Rock Lake Deep Ellum - Day 13
Departure from Dallas
Use whatever time remains to finish off your must-do items and spend time saying goodbye to the United States. Get everything ready for your flight and head to the airport.
- Day 14
Arrival at Home
You'll arrive back home with all those memories from your trip across America.
