Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New York
After you land in New York City, head to your hotel and get settled in. Once you've dropped your bags, it's time to get back out there. The Edge offers those sweeping views of the skyline that really hit home when you first arrive, and then Times Square is right there waiting with all its neon and massive screens lighting everything up.
Optional Activities
- Visit The Edge observation deck for skyline views
- Explore Times Square
Landmarks The Edge Times Square 
- Day 2
Brooklyn Bridge, Staten Island Ferry & Greenwich Village
You'll want to wake up early and catch the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise when the light is golden over Manhattan. Grab a bagel at Ess-a-Bagel to get some fuel in you. The Staten Island Ferry is free and gives you another angle on the skyline plus views of the Statue of Liberty. From there, head to the 9/11 Memorial at the site of the former Twin Towers, and spend some time walking through Greenwich Village where you'll find boutiques, second-hand shops, and small cafes tucked into the neighborhood.
Included Activities
- Staten Island Ferry crossing
Optional Activities
- Walk Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise
- Breakfast at Ess-a-Bagel
- Visit 9/11 Memorial
- Explore Greenwich Village
Landmarks Brooklyn Bridge Statue of Liberty 9/11 Memorial Greenwich Village 
- Day 3
Broadway, Central Park & Midtown Manhattan
Start with breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner where the singing waiters bring that Broadway energy right to your table. After eating, walk through the theater district and check what last-minute ticket deals might be available. Central Park is your spot to slow down for a bit with coffee and people-watching in the middle of the city. Later on, wander around Midtown where you'll see the Empire State Building and Flatiron Building, grabbing street food from the trucks along the way.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Ellen's Stardust Diner
- Explore Broadway and purchase musical tickets
- Visit Central Park
- View Empire State Building and Flatiron Building
- Street food in Midtown Manhattan
Landmarks Ellen's Stardust Diner Broadway Central Park Empire State Building Flatiron Building - Day 4
Flight to Las Vegas
Your flight gets you to Las Vegas, so check into your hotel and head straight for the pool to cool off in that desert heat. Once the sun goes down, get out to the Strip and see those themed hotels with their neon everywhere. The 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign is worth the photo stop, and you can catch the free fountain show at the Bellagio or the fire show at the Mirage.
Included Activities
- Bellagio Fountain Show
- Mirage Fire Show
Optional Activities
- Pool time at hotel
- Visit Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
- High Roller or Stratosphere Tower views
Landmarks The Strip Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign Bellagio Mirage 
- Day 5
Las Vegas Themed Hotels & Neon Museum
Spend the day walking through the themed hotels without actually leaving Las Vegas. The Venetian has its canals, Paris Las Vegas has an Eiffel Tower replica, and the Luxor transports you to ancient Egypt. Each one feels like its own trip. The Neon Museum shows off over 200 original neon signs from the Strip's early days, so that's worth checking out if you want to see where all that old Vegas magic came from.
Optional Activities
- Explore The Venetian
- Visit Paris Las Vegas
- Explore Luxor
- Neon Museum admission and tour
Landmarks The Venetian Paris Las Vegas Luxor Neon Museum - Day 6
Pool Day & Fremont Street
Relax by the pool during the day with sunglasses and a cold drink, and make sure you're wearing sunscreen in this Nevada heat. Once evening hits, head downtown to Fremont Street for that older Vegas feeling. Walk through casinos like the Golden Gate and Golden Nugget, and the free DJ shows and light shows kick off around 6 pm with non-stop energy under those vintage neon signs.
Included Activities
- Fremont Street light and DJ shows
Optional Activities
- Pool time at hotel
- Visit Golden Gate Casino
- Visit Golden Nugget Casino
- Poker or gambling
Landmarks Fremont Street Golden Gate Casino Golden Nugget - Day 7
Flight to Miami
You'll fly from Las Vegas to Miami and check into your hotel. Head straight to South Beach and stroll along Ocean Drive with the palm trees and Art Deco buildings lining the street. The atmosphere here is all about being seen and seeing others. For dinner, Naked Taco has creative tacos in a laid-back spot, and then you can grab a cool drink to mark your first night in Miami.
Optional Activities
- Explore South Beach
- Walk Ocean Drive
- Dinner at Naked Taco
Landmarks South Beach Ocean Drive Naked Taco 
- Day 8
Little Havana, Wynwood & Downtown Miami
Start with Cuban breakfast at Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana where you can get crispy Cubanos and sweet cafe con leche. Walk along Calle Ocho and take in the colorful houses, salsa music, and the Cuban Walk of Fame. After that, head to downtown Miami's tall buildings, then move into Wynwood where old warehouses have turned into art galleries, breweries, and boutiques. The street murals and graffiti art throughout the neighborhood make for good photo stops.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Versailles Restaurant
- Explore Little Havana and Calle Ocho
- Visit Wynwood art galleries and murals
Landmarks Versailles Restaurant Little Havana Calle Ocho Wynwood 
- Day 9
Departure from Miami
Use these last few hours to fit in anything you haven't checked off yet before heading to the airport. This is your final chance to take in the American Dream from these three cities. As your flight takes off, you'll reflect on all the things you've done from New York through Las Vegas and down to Miami.
Optional Activities
- Last-minute activities or shopping
- Day 10
Arrival at Home Airport
Your flight touches down at your home airport. You'll collect your baggage and head back to regular life, though you're carrying memories from your time across New York, Las Vegas, and Miami with you.
