17 days in United States Itinerary

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Miami
— 3 nights
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Kansas City
— 3 nights
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Scottsdale
— 4 nights
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Florence
— 2 nights
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Newport
— 2 nights
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Portland
— 1 night
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Miami — 3 nights

Magic City

Get some historical perspective at History Fort Lauderdale and Lincoln Road. Discover out-of-the-way places like Parasailing & Paragliding and Wynwood. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Miami: Key Largo (Island Dolphin Care & African Queen Canal Cruise) and Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Beach & Intracoastal Waterway). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Surfside Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, and browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Miami trip planner.

Madrid, Spain to Miami is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. When traveling from Madrid in May, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Miami: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 3 nights

City of Fountains

Explore hidden gems such as Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Visit Harry S Truman National Historic Site and Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate for their historical value. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at Kaleidoscope, get engrossed in the history at National WWI Museum and Memorial, and engage your brain at Science City.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Kansas City trip app.

You can fly from Miami to Kansas City in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Miami in May, with highs in Kansas City at 28°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale — 4 nights

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Scottsdale Fashion Square and Ian Russell Gallery of Fine Art. Step off the beaten path and head to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Scottsdale: KOLI Equestrian Center (in Chandler) and Prescott (Sharlot Hall Museum, Whiskey Row, &more).

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Scottsdale trip builder site.

You can fly from Kansas City to Scottsdale in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Kansas City in May; daily highs in Scottsdale reach 39°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly to Florence.
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Florence — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): see Sandland Adventures and then snap pictures at Siuslaw River Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Thor's Well, then take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, then take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Churn, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Heceta Head Lighthouse.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence trip app.

You can fly from Scottsdale to Florence in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Scottsdale to Florence due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Scottsdale in May, expect Florence to be cooler, temps between 19°C and 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Newport.
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Newport — 2 nights

On the 21st (Sun), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then view the masterpieces at Lincoln City Glass Center, and then kick back and relax at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront, then get curious at Hatfield Marine Science Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nye Beach, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

For reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Newport trip planner.

Traveling by car from Florence to Newport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Portland.
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Portland — 1 night

City of Roses

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Washington Park, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, snap pictures at Hawthorne Bridge, then examine the collection at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.

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You can drive from Newport to Portland in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Newport in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Portland: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide

4.6
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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Oregon travel guide

4.5
Gardens · State Parks · Specialty Museums
A land of many faces, Oregon is at once a state of rugged rocky coastlines and deep forests, as well as vibrant cities and small towns packed with award-winning restaurants and trendy shops. With nearly half of its land covered by dense fir, redwood, and pine forests, the state protects varied plant and animal life inside three national parks. In addition to pristine waterfalls, beaches, and lakes perfect for a holiday in nature, Oregon also offers numerous urban tourist attractions. Portland, the state's largest metropolis, notably includes more breweries than any other city in the world, and its central location makes it an ideal base for day trips to Oregon's emerging wine region and many parks.
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