8 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

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.

On the 27th (Sun), make an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort. Keep things going the next day: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort and then pause for some serene contemplation at St James Roman Catholic Cathedral.

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Washington DC to Orlando is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in December, expect Orlando to be much hotter, temps between 77°F and 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can 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.

On the 29th (Tue), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and finally look for gifts at Blue.

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Fly from Orlando to Key West in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Orlando in December since evenings lows in Key West dip to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): meet the residents at Island Dolphin Care, get close to the beloved marine mammals with Theater of the Sea, then stop by Scooby's Popcorn, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center.

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Drive from Key West to Key Largo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Key West in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Key Largo, with lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can catch the bus to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): contemplate the long history of Nike Missile Site HM-69 and then identify plant and animal life at Anhinga Trail.

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Getting from Key Largo to Everglades National Park by bus takes about 2.5 hours. December in Everglades National Park sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 71°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to travel to New York City.

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

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, get interesting insight from Tours, and take a stroll through Times Square.

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Getting from Everglades National Park to New York City by flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Everglades National Park in December, with highs in New York City at 48°F and lows at 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to catch the train back home.