5 days in United States Itinerary

5 days in United States Itinerary

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Start: Knoxville
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Knoxville
— 1 day
Fly
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Erie
— 1 night
Drive
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Niagara Falls
— Few hours
Fly
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Washington DC
— 2 nights
Fly
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Raleigh
— Few hours
Fly
6
Knoxville
— 1 night
End: Knoxville
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13 Edit
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Knoxville

Navitat Knoxville ©

Marble City

A gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville embraces music culture.
On the 9th (Fri), kick your exploration up a notch at Navitat Knoxville and then look for all kinds of wild species at Roaring Fork.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Knoxville day trip website.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Knoxville. In October in Knoxville, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Erie.

Things to do in Knoxville

Adventure · Outdoors · Tours · Parks

Side Trip

Roaring Fork
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Navitat Knoxville ©
Zipline
Navitat Knoxville
4.9
Roaring Fork ©
Wildlife Area
Roaring Fork
4.8
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Erie

St. Patrick Church ©

Flagship City

Erie boasts a state park, casino, and racetrack all with the name Presque Isle.
On the 10th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick Church.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Erie trip itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Knoxville to Erie in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Knoxville in October: highs in Erie hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 49°F. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Sat) before leaving for Niagara Falls.

Things to do in Erie

Historic Sites
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Church
St. Patrick Church
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Niagara Falls

Maid of the Mist

Honeymoon Capital of the World

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.
On the 10th (Sat), enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower and then get interesting insight from Maid of the Mist.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Erie to Niagara Falls takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Washington DC.

Things to do in Niagara Falls

Outdoors · Tours
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Maid of the Mist
Boat Tour
Maid of the Mist
4.8
Niagara Falls Observation Tower ©
Observation Deck
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
4.7
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Washington DC

National Air and Space Museum ©
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.
On the 11th (Sun), see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument.

For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC online tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Niagara Falls to Washington DC in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Niagara Falls in October, expect Washington DC to be somewhat warmer, temps between 71°F and 54°F. On the 12th (Mon), you're off to Raleigh.

Things to do in Washington DC

Museums
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National Air and Space Museum ©
Must see
National Air and Space Museum
4.6
National Gallery of Art ©
Art Museum
National Gallery of Art
4.8
Vietnam Veterans Memorial ©
Monument
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
4.8
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Raleigh

Pullen Park ©

City of Oaks

For those not from the South, Raleigh might be one of the region's better-kept travel secrets.
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): stroll around Pullen Park.

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Getting from Washington DC to Raleigh by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to travel to Knoxville.

Things to do in Raleigh

Parks
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Pullen Park
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Knoxville

Dollywood ©

Marble City

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): cool off at Dollywood.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Knoxville road trip planner.

You can fly from Raleigh to Knoxville in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in Knoxville

Theme Parks

Side Trip

Dollywood
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Dollywood ©
Must see
Dollywood
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More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.