15 days in New York City, Washington DC & Philadelphia Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the New York City online tour itinerary planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to New York City is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Rio de Janeiro in November, with highs in New York City at 16°C and lows at 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Washington DC.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Washington DC: National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle) and Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation (in Orange). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, see the interesting displays at The National Archives Museum, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To find ratings and other tourist information, you can read our Washington DC road trip website.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In November in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Wissahickon Valley Park, sample the tasty concoctions at Human Village Brewing Co, explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, and hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Philadelphia trip planner.

Traveling by train from Washington DC to Philadelphia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. November in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.