11-Day US Trip | Short Break in the US
Short break is here! Ready to go to the US? Here is a super practical 11-day US travel guide to help you explore the US with ease. Save it now!
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🏃 Itinerary:
D1: Depart ✈️ Arrive in New York, transfer to Manhattan hotel by private car with Chinese-speaking driver, stay for 2 nights.
D2: Free time in New York, optional Chinese tour guide at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Book tickets if you are visiting during the NBA or ice hockey season.
D3-D4: Visit New York's popular landmarks and explore the city.
D5: Head to Philadelphia, then continue to Washington, D.C.
D6: Corning day tour, enjoy the beautiful Niagara Falls.
D7: Head to Boston and experience the charm of the city.
D8-D9: Explore Boston in depth, optional Chinese-speaking driver-guide service, explore freely.
D10-D11: Return ✈️, end of your wonderful US trip.
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Must-visit attractions:
🌟 Empire State Building ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA
Opening hours: Dec 23–Dec 30 08:00–23:59, 00:00–01:00
Duration: 1–2 hours
A landmark in New York and around the world. Enjoy the city views from the top of the observation deck!
🎨 Metropolitan Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Opening hours: Mon–Tue, Thu, Sun 10:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; Closed on Wed
Duration: 1 day
Rich collection, especially the temple moved from Egypt, is definitely a highlight of the museum!
💦 Niagara Falls State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
Opening hours: Open all day
Duration: 2–3 hours
With a vast water area and magnificent waterfalls, it is a great place to experience the power of nature!
🌊 Niagara Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 332 Prospect St Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Opening hours: Open all day
Duration: 2–3 hours
Enjoy the magnificent view from different angles, a great place for photography and sightseeing!
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🧳 Travel checklist: Must-have items for a trip to the US
📞 SIM card:
Don't forget to get a US SIM card in advance for easy communication and smooth internet access.
🔌 Plug adapter:
US plugs are different from ours, so bring an adapter for charging.
🪪 Documents:
Passport, visa, driver's license, and copies, safety first.
👔 Clothing:
It's a bit cold in the US in December, so bring a down jacket, thermal underwear, and comfortable shoes.
🔋 Charger and power bank:
Charge your phone and camera, and bring a power bank for full power.
💊 Medicine:
Bring some common medicine just in case, for a more reassuring trip.
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Other visitors' reviews of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Show More ReviewsGetting lost at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a kind of bliss—turning past Roman columns, you suddenly stumble upon the Temple of Dendur, the Nile's mist seemingly still condensed on the sandstone. Lingering for a long time before "Riverside Scene" in the Chinese gallery, one can almost hear the pine trees whispering in Fan Kuan's ink-wash landscape. Most wondrously, in the European armor gallery, a knight's visor still bears the marks of 1547, while a Giacometti sculpture in the adjacent modern gallery speaks to it with a similarly rugged posture. Sitting in the tiered lobby at closing time, listening to an impromptu piano performance, twilight streaming through the glass dome onto Rodin's "The Gates of Hell," you suddenly feel that the entire museum is like an ark carrying human civilization, with each exhibit an anchor point for its journey.