6 days in Richmond & Florida Itinerary

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 12th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Blandford Church and Cemetery, pause for some serene contemplation at St. John's Episcopal Church, admire the masterpieces at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, then take in nature's colorful creations at Maymont, and finally admire the masterpieces at ARTWORKS Studios & Galleries.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Richmond. In September in Richmond, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Orlando is known for theme parks, nightlife, fun & games, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: discover the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, take in a show at Happily Ever After Fireworks, and take in nature's colorful creations at Harry P. Leu Gardens.

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You can fly from Richmond to Orlando in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, taxi, and flight; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Richmond in September, with highs in Orlando at 89°F and lows at 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, then identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the waterfront at Mallory Square, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

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Traveling by flight from Orlando to Key West takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in September, Key West is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.