17 days in United States Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Garden District and Royal Street. Visiting Happiness Bayou Tours and Chalmette National Historical Park will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, make a trip to Craig Tracy Gallery, get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, and see the interesting displays at The Sazerac House.

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Brisbane, Australia to New Orleans is an approximately 21-hour flight. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Brisbane to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Brisbane, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

On the 28th (Tue), examine the collection at Graceland, steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, then take an in-depth tour of Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at City Centre.

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You can fly from New Orleans to Memphis in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Orleans in November, Memphis is little chillier at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): get a taste of the local shopping with Gallery 202, witness the site of a historic battle at Carter House, then contemplate the long history of Lotz House Museum, and finally sample the fine beverages at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. On the 30th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see some colorful creatures with Ohana Dive Co., then sample the fine beverages at Smith Creek Moonshine, then sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery, and finally sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery.

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Drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): admire the striking features of Chicago Cultural Center, admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, then take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Fourth Presbyterian Church. Here are some ideas for day two: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, admire the striking features of Marquette Building, don't miss a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, then steep yourself in history at Ernest Hemingway Birthplace, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at The 606.

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Traveling by flight from Nashville to Chicago takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Nashville in November, expect Chicago to be slightly colder, temps between 11°C and 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.

You'll explore and learn at 9/11 Memorial and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Your inner history buff will appreciate Ellis Island and St. Patrick's Cathedral. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Fifth Avenue, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, go for a walk through Times Square, and admire the striking features of Federal Hall.

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Getting from Chicago to New York City by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chicago to New York City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in December, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 10°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Take a break from the city and head to Gray's Beach and Craigville Beach. Charles Street and Walden Pond State Reservation are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to McDermott Glass Studio (in Sandwich) and Minute Man National Historical Park (in Concord). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Newbury Street, get a taste of the local shopping with Copley Square, look for gifts at Commonwealth Books, and stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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Getting from New York City to Boston by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in December, expect Boston to be little chillier, temps between 7°C and 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can fly back home.