26 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip itinerary maker
Start: Cologne
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Charlotte
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Savannah
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Jacksonville
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Miami
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Tampa
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Orlando
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Cape Canaveral
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Charlotte
— 8 nights
Fly to Frankfurt, Train to Cologne
End: Cologne
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Charlotte — 4 nights
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The Queen City
Quaker Cemetery and Murray's Mill Historic District are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at West Columbia Riverwalk and Bass Lake. When in Charlotte, make a side trip to see T.H. Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir, approximately Lenoir away. The adventure continues: walk around Freedom Park, identify plant and animal life at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve, and sample the tasty concoctions at The Unknown Brewery.
To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Charlotte journey planning tool.
Cologne, Germany to Charlotte is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Cologne to Charlotte. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Cologne in September; daily highs in Charlotte reach 33°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Savannah.
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Cologne, Germany to Charlotte is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Cologne to Charlotte. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Cologne in September; daily highs in Charlotte reach 33°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Savannah.
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Savannah — 2 nights
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The Hostess City of the South
Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace, explore the galleries of Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, and then identify plant and animal life at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at First African Baptist Church, examine the collection at SCADstory, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Congregation Mickve Israel, then stroll the grounds of Colonial Park Cemetery, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of City Market.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Savannah road trip app.
Drive from Charlotte to Savannah in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Charlotte in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 24°C in Savannah. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Jacksonville.
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Drive from Charlotte to Savannah in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Charlotte in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 24°C in Savannah. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville — 2 nights
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The River City
Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Kingsley Plantation, admire the majestic nature at Big Talbot Island State Park, and then stroll through Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. On your second day here, see what you can catch with SemperFi Charters and then steep yourself in history at Amelia Island Historic District.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jacksonville trip maker site.
You can drive from Savannah to Jacksonville in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Miami.
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You can drive from Savannah to Jacksonville in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Miami.
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Miami — 2 nights
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Magic City
On the 29th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Deering Estate, take in nature's colorful creations at Pinecrest Gardens, then steep yourself in history at History Fort Lauderdale, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Intracoastal Waterway. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA), look for all kinds of wild species at Anne Kolb Nature Center, then cast your line with a fishing tour, and finally admire the striking features of Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College.
To see more things to do and other tourist information, you can read our Miami trip itinerary builder site.
You can fly from Jacksonville to Miami in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Jacksonville in September since evenings lows in Miami dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can fly to Tampa.
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You can fly from Jacksonville to Miami in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Jacksonville in September since evenings lows in Miami dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can fly to Tampa.
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Tampa — 2 nights
Big Guava
On the 1st (Sun), see what you can catch with a fishing tour, stroll through Bayshore Boulevard, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Mongkolrata Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Weedon Island Preserve, stroll around Philippe Park, and then grab your bike and head to Beach Walk.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tampa holiday builder tool.
Getting from Miami to Tampa by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Miami in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Tampa, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Orlando.
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Getting from Miami to Tampa by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Miami in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Tampa, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Orlando.
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Orlando — 2 nights
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Theme Park Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): learn more about the world around you at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, then examine the collection at Madame Tussauds Orlando, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. James Catholic Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, then explore the galleries of Museum Of Illusions Orlando, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, and finally wander the streets of International Drive.
To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Orlando trip site.
You can drive from Tampa to Orlando in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Cape Canaveral.
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You can drive from Tampa to Orlando in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Cape Canaveral.
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Cape Canaveral — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on Central Florida Trophy Hunts, enjoy the sea views from Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and then see majestic marine mammals with Time and Tide Tours. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at Beach Pole Fitness, have fun and explore at The Wizard of Oz Museum, then stroll around Cherie Down Park, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Beer Company.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Cape Canaveral trip tool.
Traveling by car from Orlando to Cape Canaveral takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus. October in Cape Canaveral sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Charlotte.
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Traveling by car from Orlando to Cape Canaveral takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus. October in Cape Canaveral sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 8 nights
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The Queen City
Get some cultural insight at NASCAR Hall of Fame and Reed Gold Mine. Visit Historic Rosedale and Historic Brattonsville for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Charlotte side-trips: Hanging Rock State Park (in Danbury) and Home Moravian Church (in Winston Salem). See even more of Charlotte: stroll through Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve, explore the world behind art at Mint Museum Randolph, examine the collection at Hendrick Motorsports Complex, and look for all kinds of wild species at McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.
To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Charlotte trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Cape Canaveral to Charlotte by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Cape Canaveral in October: high temperatures in Charlotte hover around 28°C and lows are around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
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Getting from Cape Canaveral to Charlotte by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Cape Canaveral in October: high temperatures in Charlotte hover around 28°C and lows are around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow 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.
