15 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States planner
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San Francisco
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San Antonio
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New Orleans
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Hilton Head
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Charleston
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New York City
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, get curious at Exploratorium, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, and steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island.
To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco online travel planner.
Newark to San Francisco is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Newark to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in May, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 2 nights
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The Alamo City
As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): steep yourself in history at The Guenther House Museum, let little ones run wild at Brackenridge Park, admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum, then take in the exciting artwork at Blue Star Contemporary, then get engrossed in the history at The Alamo, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Mission San Jose, then admire the architecture and history at Mission Espada, then admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden, and finally stroll around Friedrich Wilderness Park.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our San Antonio road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from San Francisco to San Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to San Antonio due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in May, things will get somewhat warmer in San Antonio: highs are around 87°F and lows about 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to fly to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 3 nights
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The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, admire the masterpieces at The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA, and examine the collection at New Orleans Museum of Art.
To find ratings and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip builder site.
Traveling by flight from San Antonio to New Orleans takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Antonio in May, expect nights in New Orleans to be about the same, around 70°F, while days are little chillier, around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to fly to Hilton Head.
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Hilton Head — 1 night
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A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at The Silver Garden Gallery, awaken your taste buds at Carolina Tasting Room, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally indulge your taste buds at Hilton Head Distillery.
For photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Hilton Head trip planner.
You can fly from New Orleans to Hilton Head in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from New Orleans in June, Hilton Head is little chillier at night with lows of 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Charleston.
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Charleston — 2 nights
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Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): cast your line with a fishing tour, then get engrossed in the history at H.L. Hunley Submarine, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Nathaniel Russell House, admire the natural beauty at Battery & White Point Gardens, then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and finally contemplate the long history of Charleston Fire Department, Station 2/3.
To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Charleston road trip planner.
Getting from Hilton Head to Charleston by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Charleston are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 4 nights
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Big Apple
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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and examine the collection at 9/11 Memorial.
For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City trip site.
You can fly from Charleston to New York City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Charleston in June, expect New York City to be a bit cooler, temps between 80°F and 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car back home.
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United States travel guide
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.
South Carolina travel guide
The Palmetto State
Composed of five distinct geographic regions with boundaries roughly parallel to the Atlantic coastline, South Carolina embraces rich history, scenic beauty, and outstanding cuisine. Originally established as a slave society dependent on the cultivation of rice and indigo, the state now boasts a diverse economy that includes massive production of textile goods, chemical products, machinery, and automobiles. Widely regarded as the beginning of the Deep South, the state remains a deeply conservative part of the country, fervently clinging to its religious and cultural traditions. South Carolinians are kind and open hosts to those who vacation here, eager to share the wealth of their cultural heritage with curious visitors. With many remarkable places to visit like Charleston and Hilton Head, your itinerary here is sure to be diverse and full of scenic attractions.
