14 Days USA East Coast
The Statue of Liberty, the White House, and the historic streets of Boston — America's East Coast is a history lover's dream, packed with world-class museums, extraordinary food, and iconic moments.
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A$773 / week
to save before you go · A$20,860 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
3 stops across 14 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of USA East Coast.
Stop
01
New York City
6 nightsFly into JFK or Newark (EWR)
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry
- Empire State Building at dusk
- Central Park bike ride
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (suggested donation — budget a full day)
- Brooklyn Bridge walk and DUMBO neighbourhood
Local tips
- Buy a 7-day MetroCard for unlimited subway travel — $34 and worth every cent
- Book Statue of Liberty tickets weeks in advance
- The Met is one of the greatest museums in the world and nearly free
Suggested stayFamily hotel in Midtown Manhattan
Stop
02
Washington DC
4 nightsAmtrak train from New York Penn Station (3 hrs)
Highlights
- All Smithsonian museums are completely free (14 museums on the Mall)
- Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- White House exterior viewing
- National Zoo (free)
- US Capitol building exterior
Local tips
- The Smithsonian is the greatest collection of free museums in the world — allow 3 full days
- Book the Capitol Visitor Centre if you want to go inside — requires advance reservation
- DC's Metro is excellent — buy a SmarTrip card at the airport
Suggested stayFamily hotel near the National Mall
Stop
03
Boston
4 nightsAmtrak train from Washington DC (7 hrs) or fly (1.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Freedom Trail walking tour of Revolutionary history
- Harvard and MIT campus walk in Cambridge
- USS Constitution Museum (free)
- New England Aquarium
- Duck Tour (amphibious vehicle) — kids love it
Local tips
- Boston is the most walkable city in America — you barely need public transport
- The Freedom Trail is a red line painted on the footpath — follow it and you can't get lost
- Clam chowder at Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a must
- Fly home from Logan Airport (BOS)
Suggested stayFamily hotel in Back Bay
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what USA East Coast costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) $1,275 per person | $5,100 |
Accommodation 3 stops | $5,080 |
Activities & local transport Activities & local transport (estimated) $382 per person | $1,528 |
Daily food & local transit 14 nights × family of 4 | $3,192 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | $14,900 ~A$23,393 |
What it covers
The ~A$20,860 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 3 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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