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North East Family Friendly Itinerary - July 2023

  1. Day 1: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C.
    30 minutes (9 miles) from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    In the morning, explore the wonders of flight and space with the family at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. See the Wright Brothers' plane, Apollo 11 command module, and more. For lunch, try the delicious food trucks nearby. In the afternoon, visit the National Mall and see the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol. In the evening, catch a Washington Nationals baseball game at Nationals Park.

  2. Day 2: Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania
    2 hours (120 miles) from Washington D.C.

    In the morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then head to Hersheypark for a day of thrill rides and fun attractions. Don't forget to try the chocolate-themed treats. In the afternoon, cool off at Hershey's Water Works. In the evening, explore Hershey's Chocolate World and take a chocolate-making class.

  3. Day 3: Niagara Falls, New York
    5.5 hours (350 miles) from Hershey, Pennsylvania

    In the morning, drive to Niagara Falls and take a Maid of the Mist boat tour to get up close to the waterfall. Have lunch at the Top of the Falls Restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Niagara Falls State Park and take a Cave of the Winds tour. In the evening, see the falls illuminated at night.

  4. Day 4: Cape May, New Jersey
    7 hours (400 miles) from Niagara Falls, New York

    In the morning, drive to Cape May and visit the Cape May County Park & Zoo. Have lunch at The Lobster House. In the afternoon, take a whale and dolphin watching tour. In the evening, relax on the beach and enjoy a boardwalk stroll.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Another side trip option is to visit the Finger Lakes region in New York and explore the wineries. To maximize your fun, plan ahead and buy tickets online for attractions. Additionally, consider bringing snacks and drinks for the car rides. We hope you enjoy your trip!

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