Unusual family road trip in the USA: 10 days to discover mythical cities

Discover the legendary cities of the United States during an unforgettable road trip!

For 10 days, you will visit essential places on the east coast of the country, but also less known sites, for an authentic experience.

You will discover Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and New York, cities that have shaped American history and culture.

Step 1: Washington DC

In Washington, the capital of the United States, do not miss the emblematic monuments such as the White House,

The Lincoln Memorial,

The Washington Memorial,

and the Smithsonian museum.

To leave the beaten track, discover the Congress Library,

The National Cemetery of Arlington

And the National Air and Space Museum.

Anecdote

Small funny anecdote: Did you know that the White House had been burnt down by the British during the 1812 war?

Restaurant

On the restaurant side, try the Shake Shack in the Dupont Circle district and the busboys and poets in the district of U Street.

Hotel

For accommodation, reserve a room at Fathoms Hotel & Marina.

or to Port Wisconsin Inn and Suites.

Transportation

To travel between cities, we recommend that you take the Megabus or Grayhound bus.

Step 2: Baltimore

In Baltimore, visit Fort Mchenry, famous for its heroic defense during the 1812 war,

as well as the charming QHistorical Uartier of Fells Point

And the superb national aquarium.

For art lovers, the Walter Art Museum is a must-see.

Funny anecdote

Did you know that Baltimore is the birthplace of the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe?

Restaurant

To eat, try Lexington Market, a food market steeped in history, and American Visionary Art Museum coffee-museum.

Hotel

For accommodation, we recommend the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel

where the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore.

Transportation

To get to the next city, Atlantic City, it is recommended to take the car.

Step 3: Atlantic City

In Atlantic City, do not miss the sea promenade and the beach, as well as the famous Steel Pier for its attractions.

To go off the beaten track, visit the historic district of Ducktown

and the African-American art and culture museum.

Funny anecdote

Do you know that the monopoly, the famous board game, is based on the streets of Atlantic City?

Restaurant

For restaurants, try Chickie's and Pete's for seafood and Steel Pier coffee-museum.

Hotel

For accommodation, book a room at the Courtyard by Marriott Atlantic City

or to Bally's Atlantic City.

Transportation

To go to the next step, Philadelphia, take the car or the shuttle.

Step 4: Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, do not miss the bell of freedom,

The Independence Museum

And the famous Rocky marches.

If you want to know more about American history, visit the Rosenbach library

and the Museum of the Constitution.

Funny anecdote

The Freedom Bell was overwhelmed twice after being cracked because the Americans refused to see it broken.

Restaurant

For restaurants, try the Reading Terminal Market for a variety of dishes and the Sabrina's Cafe and Spencer's Too for brunch.

Hotel

For accommodation, we suggest the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

where the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown.

Transportation

To get to the last step, New York, take the Amtrak train or the Megabus bus.

Cost

The price of such a route depends on many factors, including the choice of the hotel and the season. The total price may vary from USD 2,500 to 5000 USD for a family of 4 people.