23 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Pack the 29th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and take in nature's colorful creations at The Japanese Garden.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles travel route planner.

Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 18-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Los Angeles is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Sydney in June, expect Los Angeles to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can take a train to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Have a day of magic on the 6th (Fri) at Disneyland Park. Have a day of magic on the 7th (Sat) at Disney California Adventure Park. There's still lots to do: get your game on at Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center, discover the magic at Downtown Disney, and don't miss a visit to Anaheim Packing District.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Anaheim online trip planner .

Anaheim is just a short distance from Los Angeles. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel to Sacramento.

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sacramento: Napa (Wine Tours & Tastings & Balloon Rides) and St. Helena (V. Sattui & Beringer Vineyards). There's more to do: examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum and explore the world behind art at Crocker Art Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Sacramento tour itinerary app .

Do a combination of bus and flight from Anaheim to Sacramento in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Anaheim in July, you will find days in Sacramento are a bit warmer (39°C), and nights are little chillier (17°C). You'll set off for New York City on the 12th (Thu).

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, historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock Observation Deck, admire the striking features of Grand central terminal, and pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our New York City trip planner .

Do a combination of flight and bus from Sacramento to New York City in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, subway, flight, and bus; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Sacramento to New York City. Traveling from Sacramento in July, expect nights in New York City to be somewhat warmer, around 26°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 35°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.