Itinerary Overview

Days 1–3: New York → Day 4: Washington → Day 5: Las Vegas → Days 6–7: Grand Canyon, then return to Las Vegas for departure. Travel from New York to Washington by Acela high-speed rail takes about 3 hours; flight from Washington to Las Vegas is around 5 hours.

Days 1–3: New York – The Crossroads of the World

• Day 1: Arrive at JFK or Newark → Take the AirTrain into the city → Visit Times Square → Catch a Broadway musical.
• Day 2: Statue of Liberty (take a ferry from Battery Park) → Wall Street → 9/11 Memorial → Walk across the Manhattan Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge.
• Day 3: Central Park → The Metropolitan Museum of Art → Fifth Avenue → Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center for night views (with a distant view of the Empire State Building).

Day 4: Washington – The City of Museums

Take an Amtrak train from New York to Washington Union Station → Visit the U.S. Capitol → Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool → Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (free) → See the exterior of the White House. All major attractions in central Washington are free and can be covered on foot in a day.

Day 5: Las Vegas – The Desert City That Never Sleeps

Arrive in Las Vegas by noon → Check into a hotel in the heart of the Strip → Explore the Bellagio Fountains and the Venetian Canals along the Las Vegas Strip → Watch a show or ride the High Roller observation wheel in the evening. Be prepared for large temperature differences between day and night in Las Vegas; bring a light jacket for cool desert evenings.

Days 6–7: Grand Canyon – The Most Spectacular Gorge on Earth

• Day 6: Join a one-day tour to the West Rim or South Rim (one-way travel time is about 2.5–4.5 hours), visit the Skywalk glass platform or watch the sunset at Mather Point.
• Day 7: Optional half-day trip to Hoover Dam → Return to Las Vegas Airport for departure.

Tips

• New York subway runs 24 hours; consider buying a 7-day unlimited MetroCard or simply using a contactless bank card.
• Statue of Liberty ferry tickets should be booked in advance on the official website, and crown access tickets often need to be reserved months ahead.
• Las Vegas hotels often charge a daily resort fee of around 30–45 USD; check the total price when booking.
• The South Rim of the Grand Canyon may require advance vehicle reservations in summer; joining a tour group can save you this hassle.