11 days in United States Itinerary

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Memphis
— 1 night
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Saint Louis
— 2 nights
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Louisville
— 2 nights
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Nashville
— 2 nights
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Memphis
— 2 nights
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Memphis — 1 night

Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.
Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): make a trip to The Peabody Ducks, then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, and then buy something for everyone on your list at City Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Wed): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms and then learn more about the world around you at Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center.

To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Memphis trip builder site.

Brisbane, Australia to Memphis is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Memphis is minus 16 hours. In September, Memphis is somewhat warmer than Brisbane - with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis — 2 nights

Gateway to the West

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of free activities available by spending your holiday exploring the city's central neighborhoods, famous for their restored century-old red-brick buildings.
Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, then appreciate the history behind The Gateway Arch, then see the interesting displays at City Museum, and finally stroll around Tilles Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Saint Louis trip planner.

Fly from Memphis to Saint Louis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Saint Louis when traveling from Memphis in September, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Louisville.
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Louisville — 2 nights

Derby City

Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, and then stop by A Taste of Kentucky. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery, then sample the fine beverages at Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and finally try to win big at Churchill Downs.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Louisville trip planner.

You can drive from Saint Louis to Louisville in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Saint Louis to Louisville. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nashville.
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Nashville — 2 nights

Music City U.S.A.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.
On the 11th (Mon), examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery, then catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. On your second day here, take a stroll through Downtown Nashville, then sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Nashville holiday tool.

You can drive from Louisville to Nashville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Louisville to Nashville due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Memphis.
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Memphis — 2 nights

Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then examine the collection at Graceland, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street, and finally look for gifts at Memphis Music.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Memphis sightseeing app.

Traveling by car from Nashville to Memphis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Memphis when traveling from Nashville in September, with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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