12 days in United States Itinerary
12 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States vacation planner
Start: Orlando
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Chicago
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Springfield
— 2 nights
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Savannah
— 2 nights
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Vacherie
— 3 nights
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Lafayette
— 2 nights
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End: Orlando
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): see the interesting displays at American Writers Museum, take an in-depth tour of The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Tribune Tower, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Ohio Street Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): view the masterpieces at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, then contemplate the long history of Baha'i House of Worship, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Rosewood Beach.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Chicago online route planner.
Orlando to Chicago is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Orlando to Chicago. Traveling from Orlando in September, things will get slightly colder in Chicago: highs are around 78°F and lows about 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to drive to Springfield.
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Flower City
Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): enjoy some diversion at Washington Park, relax in the rural setting at Apple Barn, then take in the views from Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, and finally learn about winemaking at Walnut Street Winery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: brush up on your military savvy at Air Combat Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, take an in-depth tour of The Lincoln Home Visitor Center, then brush up on your military savvy at Korean War National Museum, and finally stroll around Union Square Park.
To find more things to do and more tourist information, use the Springfield planning tool.
You can drive from Chicago to Springfield in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of train and bus. September in Springfield sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Savannah.
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The Hostess City of the South
Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at American Prohibition Museum and Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Savannah Bee Company and Liquid Sands Glass Gallery. Step out of Savannah with an excursion to Tybee Island Museum - Battery Garland in Tybee Island--about 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: learn about all things military at Webb Military Museum, get engrossed in the history at Pin Point Heritage Museum, see majestic marine mammals with Dolphin Magic, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ghost Coast Distillery.
To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Savannah day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Springfield to Savannah takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Springfield to Savannah is 1 hour. Traveling from Springfield in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 70°F in Savannah. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Vacherie.
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Vacherie is a small unincorporated community in St. On the 26th (Sat), contemplate the long history of Evergreen Plantation, steep yourself in history at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, and then contemplate the long history of St. Joseph Plantation. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of San Francisco Plantation, examine the collection at Whitney Plantation, then contemplate the long history of Destrehan Plantation, and finally surround yourself with nature on Torres Cajun Swamp Tours.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Vacherie trip itinerary planning tool.
You can fly from Savannah to Vacherie in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Savannah to Vacherie is minus 1 hour. In September in Vacherie, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can drive to Lafayette.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Vacherie trip itinerary planning tool.
You can fly from Savannah to Vacherie in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Savannah to Vacherie is minus 1 hour. In September in Vacherie, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Best Stop Supermarket and Conrad Rice Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Alexandre Mouton House and Church of St Martin de Tours. There's much more to do: explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Acadiana, take an in-depth tour of Acadian Memorial, soothe aching muscles at Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Parish Brewing.
To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Lafayette trip site.
Getting from Vacherie to Lafayette by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in September, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.
To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Lafayette trip site.
Getting from Vacherie to Lafayette by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in September, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.
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