Begin your trip in the windy city of Chicago by visiting the iconic Navy Pier, where you can enjoy various attractions like Ferris wheel and many indoor and outdoor activities with Lake Michigan in the background.
Start early and head over to the Motor City, Detroit. Visit the Henry Ford Museum, an indoor and outdoor museum with a vast collection of Americana that celebrates the history of the United States.
Visit the natural wonder of the world, Niagara Falls. Explore the Maid of the Mist tour, Cave of the Winds tour, and Niagara Falls State Park. You may choose to spend an extra day here to enjoy the natural beauty of the falls at a more relaxed pace.
Discover the monuments, museums, and famous landmarks of the USA capital, Washington D.C. Visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum where you will be awed by the amazing collection of space objects and spacecraft including the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia that went to the moon in 1969.
Drive to the city of Pittsburgh to explore the towering skyscrapers, Pittsburg Zoo, and PPG Aquarium with a unique underwater tunnel. A visit to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is a must for a fun, educational experience for children and their parents.
Visit the city that never sleeps, New York City. Get your adrenaline pumping in Central Park, and go on a thrilling tour of the city's skyline. Take a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty up close or visit the American Museum of Natural History. In the evenings, watch a Broadway show and see the city's sites lit up at night.
Finally, visit the NASA Museum in Washington D.C, the most significant collection of space artifacts in the world. You will see the world's largest collection of robotic spacecraft, machines that are exploring our solar system.
Consider an extra day in Washington D.C to experience some less touristy attractions or even the offbeat and weird museums that Washington D.C has to offer, like the International Spy Museum or Newseum, or to revisit any of the places on this itinerary that you enjoyed most.
Depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with all of your unforgettable memories of your family trip around the USA.
Consider renting a car or RV to experience the American countryside in comfort. Public transportation is available in most cities on this itinerary but may take longer than driving.
Consider adding an extra day in Niagara Falls to experience the falls at your own pace or eliminate visits to some of these attractions if you have less time. Alternatively, consider spending extra days in Washington DC to explore the city more.
The primary airports for this itinerary include; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 14 miles from Downtown Chicago, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 miles from Washington D.C., and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) situated about 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan in New York City.