21 days in United States Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

On the 19th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Buddharatnaram and then get to know the fascinating history of Grapevine Historic Main Street District. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at A Light Touch Spa, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then pause for some photo ops at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, and finally don't miss a visit to Top O'Hill Terrace.

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Adelaide, Australia to Dallas is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll gain 15.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Dallas due to the time zone difference. In September, Dallas is much hotter than Adelaide - with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, then hike along White Oak Bayou Trail, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cockrell Butterfly Center, and finally admire the natural beauty at Hermann Park's Japanese Garden.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Houston online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Dallas to Houston takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. September in Houston sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Family-friendly places like The National WWII Museum and Garden District will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, see the interesting displays at New Orleans Museum of Art, surround yourself with nature on Happiness Bayou Tours, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our New Orleans trip planner.

Getting from Houston to New Orleans by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Houston, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 33°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

On the 25th (Sat), take an in-depth tour of Bartow History Museum, then explore the world behind art at Booth Western Art Museum, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Pine Mountain Recreation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Atlanta sightseeing planner.

Getting from New Orleans to Atlanta by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Atlanta due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New Orleans in September since evenings lows in Atlanta dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

On the 27th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Hilton Head Island Bike Trails, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then head outdoors with Forecast Charters. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at American Prohibition Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Webb Military Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, stroll around Forsyth Park, then admire the striking features of Mickve Israel Temple, and finally take a stroll through Savannah Historic District.

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Fly from Atlanta to Savannah in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like National Air and Space Museum and White House. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, and pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC planning site.

Traveling by flight from Savannah to Washington DC takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Savannah in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Washington DC, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can take a train 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.

Bring the kids along to Central Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument. There's much more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, examine the collection at New York Public Library, and go for a walk through Times Square.

Before you visit New York City, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by train from Washington DC to New York City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.