21 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Sydney
Fly to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, Drive to Eureka
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Eureka
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Ferndale
— 1 night
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Burney
— 1 night
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McCloud
— 2 nights
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Portland
— 2 nights
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Estes Park
— 3 nights
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Kansas City
— 3 nights
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Cleveland
— 2 nights
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Mansfield
— 1 night
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Niagara Falls
— 2 nights
Train to Toronto, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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Eureka — 1 night

Eureka is the principal city and county seat of Humboldt County in the Redwood Empire region of California. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and then stroll around Sequoia Park.
To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Eureka online tour itinerary planner.
Sydney, Australia to Eureka is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Sydney to Eureka, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sydney in September: highs in Eureka hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Ferndale.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Eureka online tour itinerary planner.
Sydney, Australia to Eureka is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Sydney to Eureka, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sydney in September: highs in Eureka hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Ferndale.
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Ferndale — 1 night

Ferndale is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): explore the different monuments and memorials at Ferndale Historic Cemetery.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Ferndale day trip planning website.
Ferndale is very close to Eureka. In September, daytime highs in Ferndale are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. On the 12th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Burney.
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To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Ferndale day trip planning website.
Ferndale is very close to Eureka. In September, daytime highs in Ferndale are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. On the 12th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Burney.
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Burney — 1 night

Burney is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Burney itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Ferndale to Burney with the Route module. When traveling from Ferndale in September, plan for much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Burney: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to McCloud.
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Explore your travel options from Ferndale to Burney with the Route module. When traveling from Ferndale in September, plan for much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Burney: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to McCloud.
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McCloud — 2 nights

McCloud is a small town and census-designated place (CDP) in Siskiyou County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): admire the sheer force of McCloud Falls and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Shasta.
For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the McCloud route planning website.
Drive from Burney to McCloud in an hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Burney in September, with highs in McCloud at 30°C and lows at 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.
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For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the McCloud route planning website.
Drive from Burney to McCloud in an hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Burney in September, with highs in McCloud at 30°C and lows at 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.
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Portland — 2 nights

City of Roses
A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, then admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo, sample the tasty concoctions at Clear Creek Distillery, then admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Portland Saturday Market, and finally stroll around Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Portland visit planner.
Getting from McCloud to Portland by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from McCloud in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in Portland. On the 17th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 3 nights

More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road & Old Fall River Road). There's still lots to do: take an exotic tour of Estes Park Guided Tours, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, view the masterpieces at Mountain Blown Glass, and look for gifts at Brownfield's.
For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Estes Park online trip itinerary builder.
Fly from Portland to Estes Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Portland in September, Estes Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 3 nights

City of Fountains
The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): stop by DelBrenna Jewelry, Kansas City Boutique, explore the world behind art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, then learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in nature's colorful creations at The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, then get engrossed in the history at Arabia Steamboat Museum, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Holladay Distillery.
For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Kansas City tour itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Estes Park to Kansas City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Estes Park in September, Kansas City is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Cleveland.
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Cleveland — 2 nights

Forest City
A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): examine the collection at A Christmas Story House, get a taste of the local shopping with West Side Market, and then try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then stroll the grounds of Lake View Cemetery.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Cleveland trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Kansas City to Cleveland by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Kansas City in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Cleveland: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 19°C at night. You'll set off for Mansfield on the 25th (Mon).
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Mansfield — 1 night

Mansfield is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, Ohio, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Kingwood Center Gardens and then hike along B&O Bike Trail.
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Traveling by car from Cleveland to Mansfield takes 1.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Cleveland in September since evenings lows in Mansfield dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Niagara Falls.
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Traveling by car from Cleveland to Mansfield takes 1.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Cleveland in September since evenings lows in Mansfield dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls — 2 nights

Honeymoon Capital of the World
The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, then take in the dramatic scenery at Niagara Falls, then Head underground at Cave of the Winds, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Goat Island.
To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Niagara Falls tour itinerary maker.
You can drive from Mansfield to Niagara Falls in 4.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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.