46 days in Capital Region USA Itinerary

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Roanoke. Appreciate the collections at Benjamin Walls Gallery and Star Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sinking Spring Cemetery and Downtown State Street. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Abingdon: South Holston River Company (in Bristol) and Mouth of Wilson (Grayson Highlands State Park & Whitetop Mountain). Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Abingdon Olive Oil Company, browse the eclectic array of goods at Abingdon Farmers Market, shop like a local with The Art Depot, and take an in-depth tour of The Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

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Sutton-on-Sea, UK to Abingdon is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Sutton-on-Sea to Abingdon. In August in Abingdon, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Floyd.

Floyd is a town in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Floyd Country Store and Floyd Farmers Market. Shop till you drop at Troika Contemporary Crafts and Southwest Virginia Farmers Market. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Floyd: The Blue Ridge Music Center (in Galax), Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail (in Hillsville) and Smith Mountain Lake (in Moneta). Next up on the itinerary: take in the exciting artwork at Bell Gallery and Garden, contemplate the long history of Cockram Mill, take in the awesome beauty at Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, and browse for treasures at Finders Keepers.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Floyd day trip site.

Drive from Abingdon to Floyd in 2 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Floyd when traveling from Abingdon in August, with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can go by car to Washington DC.

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.

Get some historical perspective at Washington National Cathedral and Arlington National Cemetery. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and National Gallery of Art. Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, hunt for treasures at Eastern Market, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Washington DC tour planner.

Traveling by car from Floyd to Washington DC takes 4.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Floyd in August: high temperatures in Washington DC hover around 36°C and lows are around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Eastern United States. Menokin and Monticello will appeal to history buffs. Shop till you drop at Warehouse Art Gallery and Hawksbill Trading Company. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fredericksburg: Potomac Mills (in Woodbridge), Mulberry Row (in Charlottesville) and Quantico National Cemetery (in Quantico). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at National Museum of the Marine Corps, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Factory Antique Mall, get engrossed in the history at Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, and steep yourself in history at Chatham Manor.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Fredericksburg holiday maker site.

Drive from Washington DC to Fredericksburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Fredericksburg, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can go by car to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Appreciate the collections at Colonial Williamsburg and Williamsburg Art Gallery. Head to Williamsburg Premium Outlets and A Touch of Earthfor some retail therapy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Williamsburg: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Hampton), Riddick's Folly House Museum (in Suffolk) and Smithfield (Fort Boykin & St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Historic Jamestowne, witness the site of a historic battle at Yorktown Battlefield, browse the different shops at Merchants Square, and explore the striking landscape of Colonial National Historical Park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Williamsburg day trip tool.

Getting from Fredericksburg to Williamsburg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In September in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can drive to Chincoteague Island.

Famous for a wild breed of horses--Chincoteague Ponies--Chincoteague Island embraces the mystery of some of North America’s oldest inhabitants.

For shopping fun, head to MamerSass or Tryfan Gallery. Visit Assateague Lighthouse and Boxwood Gardens for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chincoteague Island: Delmarva Discovery Museum (in Pocomoke City) and Janes Island State Park (in Crisfield). Spend the 19th (Tue) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. There's much more to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, make a trip to Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, take in the waterfront at Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bike Depot.

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Traveling by car from Williamsburg to Chincoteague Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Ocean City.

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Main Street Berlin and Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Kids will enjoy Ayers Creek Adventures and Art League of Ocean City. Take a break from Ocean City with a short trip to Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine in Snow Hill, about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: stroll through Ocean City Beach, stop by The Kite Loft, take in the waterfront at Oceanic Fishing Pier, and play a few rounds at Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links.

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Getting from Chincoteague Island to Ocean City by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Baltimore.

A major center for tourism and travel, Baltimore is famous as the city where amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics for the United States' national anthem.

Appreciate the collections at Loring Cornish Gallery and U.S. Naval Academy. Your inner history buff will appreciate Fell's Point and Daniels Ghost Town. Explore Baltimore's surroundings by going to Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer's Market (in Annapolis), Diehl's Produce Market (in Severna Park) and Old Wye Church (in Wye Mills). Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Honeygo Wine and Spirits, get to know the fascinating history of Federal Hill Park, contemplate the long history of Hampton National Historic Site, and browse for treasures at Iron Will Woodworks.

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Drive from Ocean City to Baltimore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Baltimore sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.