25 days in United States Itinerary

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

On the 3rd (Tue), contemplate the long history of El Rancho de las Golondrinas, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Miguel Chapel, and then shop like a local with Mama's Minerals.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Santa Fe trip itinerary site .

Colorado Springs to Santa Fe is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. In September in Santa Fe, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 52°F at night. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Las Cruces.

Las Cruces, also known as "The City of the Crosses", is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. On the 4th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Old Mesilla Village.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Las Cruces travel planner .

You can drive from Santa Fe to Las Cruces in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in September, Las Cruces is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Carlsbad.

Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Carlsbad trip itinerary builder .

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Cruces to Carlsbad. In September, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Abilene.

Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in West Texas, United States. To see where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Abilene day trip site .

The Route module can help you plan travel from Carlsbad to Abilene. The time zone difference when traveling from Carlsbad to Abilene is 1 hour. In September, daytime highs in Abilene are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. On the 7th (Sat), you'll travel to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, then pause for some serene contemplation at St Joseph Catholic Church, and then tee off at Palmer Course at La Cantera.

For traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the San Antonio attractions tool .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Abilene to San Antonio. Traveling from Abilene in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in San Antonio, with lows of 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus 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 8th (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery, examine the collection at Houston Museum District, and then browse the exhibits of Cockrell Butterfly Center.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Houston road trip planning tool .

You can take a bus from San Antonio to Houston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In September, daytime highs in Houston are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Immaculate Conception Church and Whitney Plantation. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kayaking & Canoeing and Lake Lawn Metairie. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Orleans: Global Wildlife Center (in Folsom) and Evergreen Plantation (in Edgard). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Old New Orleans Rum Distillery.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the New Orleans day trip website .

Traveling by flight from Houston to New Orleans takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Houston in September: highs in New Orleans hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 83°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Mobile.

Mobile is the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, learn about all things military at The Fort of Colonial Mobile, then examine the collection at Conde-Charlotte Museum, then take an in-depth tour of History Museum of Mobile, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Keep things going the next day: see a show at Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and then deepen your understanding at Magnolia Cemetery.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Mobile trip maker site .

You can drive from New Orleans to Mobile in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Mobile, with lows of 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 14th (Sat), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, admire the majestic nature at St. Andrews State Park, and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. On the next day, kick back and relax at Carillon Beach, then make a trip to Abc Fine Wine And Spirits, then learn about winemaking at Panama City Beach Winery, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Panama City Beach.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Panama City Beach online trip itinerary planner .

Getting from Mobile to Panama City Beach by car takes about 3.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in September, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to drive to St. Augustine.

SAINT AUGUSTINE | PONTE VEDRA on Florida's Historic Coast The Nation's oldest city (est. Discover out-of-the-way places like St. Augustine Wild Reserve and Vilano Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Mission of Nombre de Dios and Memorial Presbyterian Church. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, steep yourself in history at Villa Zorayda Museum, visit a coastal fixture at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., and learn about winemaking at Vino Del Grotto Winery.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the St. Augustine holiday planner.

You can drive from Panama City Beach to St. Augustine in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus. In September, daytime highs in St. Augustine are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Savannah.

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

We've included these beaches for you: Folly Field Beach Park and North Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. Explore Savannah's surroundings by going to Hilton Head (Fishing Charters & Tours, Sea Pines Forest Preserve, & more), The Church of the Cross (in Bluffton) and St. Helena's Anglican Church (in Beaufort). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Old Sheldon Church Ruins, admire all the interesting features of Wormsloe Historic Site, explore the different monuments and memorials at Colonial Park Cemetery, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Savannah trip itinerary maker tool .

Traveling by car from St. Augustine to Savannah takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September in Savannah, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

On the 26th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Isle of Palms Beach, then steep yourself in history at St. Michael's Church, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and finally enjoy the sea views from Sullivan's Island Lighthouse.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Charleston trip itinerary builder website .

You can drive from Savannah to Charleston in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Charleston are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel to Florence.

Florence is a city in Florence County, South Carolina, United States, and it is probably best known for the intersection of I-95 and I-20, and the eastern terminus of I-20. On the 27th (Fri), browse the fresh offerings at Pee Dee State Farmers Market.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Florence sightseeing planner .

Explore your travel options from Charleston to Florence with the Route module. September in Florence sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 67°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.