22 days in United States Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for nature, museums, parks, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, engage your brain at Exploratorium, take a stroll through SoMa, and go for a walk through Fisherman's Wharf.

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Canberra, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. While traveling from Canberra, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally try to win big at Paris Las Vegas. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at The Mob Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strip, and then have some family-friendly fun at Wreck Room.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from San Francisco in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 39°C and lows about 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Nashville.

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

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take in the history at Lotz House Museum, test your problem-solving skills at The Escape Game Nashville (Berry Hill), and then sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

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Fly from Las Vegas to Nashville in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to Nashville, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, things will get little chillier in Nashville: highs are around 34°C and lows about 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel to Chicago.

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

On the 5th (Sat), get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, admire the striking features of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, stroll around Millennium Park, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and finally ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain.

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Fly from Nashville to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and subway; or drive. When traveling from Nashville in September, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Chicago: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

On the 7th (Mon), explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, then stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, then take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Louisburg Square.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Boston takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Boston is 1 hour. In September, daytime highs in Boston are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, and take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Boston to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Boston in September since evenings lows in New York City dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

On the 12th (Sat), take in nature's colorful creations at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, then examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, then see the interesting displays at Lock & Load Museum, and finally enjoy some diversion at Lock & Load Miami.

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You can fly from New York City to Miami in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in September, with highs in Miami at 38°C and lows at 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): examine the collection at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, then examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Garden District. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, then get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, and then walk around New Orleans City Park.

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Traveling by flight from Miami to New Orleans takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Miami to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Miami in September, plan for little chillier days in New Orleans, with highs around 33°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 33°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Dallas.

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.

Take a break from Dallas with a short trip to Extreme Sandbox - North Texas in Pottsboro, about 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: test your problem-solving skills at The Escape Game Dallas, appreciate the history behind Freedman's Memorial, see the interesting displays at The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum : The Samurai Collection, and get your game on at Bad Axe Throwing.

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Fly from New Orleans to Dallas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or drive. When traveling from New Orleans in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Dallas, with highs around 39°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 26°C. You will leave for home on the 18th (Fri).