14 days in United States Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago and then enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. Here are some ideas for day two: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then explore and take pictures at Wrigley Field, and then get to know the fascinating history of Millennium Park.

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Dublin, Ireland to Chicago is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Dublin in September, with highs in Chicago at 30°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, trails, scenic drive, museums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, make a trip to Olmsted Point, trek along Panorama Trail, and get answers to all your questions at Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Chicago to Yosemite National Park in 9 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or drive. Traveling from Chicago to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in September, Yosemite National Park is much colder at night with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for nature, museums, nightlife, shopping, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Park.

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Getting from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi, bus, flight, and subway. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square.

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Fly from San Francisco to New Orleans in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and flight; or drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 33°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to drive to Memphis.

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 12th (Thu): pause for some photo ops at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel and then make a trip to Graceland.

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Drive from New Orleans to Memphis in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New Orleans in September since evenings lows in Memphis dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Central Park, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Chapel, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

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Traveling by flight from Memphis to New York City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to New York City due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Memphis in September, plan for slightly colder days in New York City, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.