27 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 15th (Tue), walk around Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and then enjoy breathtaking views from Reunion Tower.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Alliance Airport. In October, daytime highs in Dallas are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

On the 16th (Wed), learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, walk around New Orleans City Park, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, examine the collection at Cabildo, then appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter, and finally get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

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You can fly from Dallas to New Orleans in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Dallas in October: highs in New Orleans hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at Jefferson Memorial, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, then appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial. On the 19th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, then explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial.

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Getting from New Orleans to Washington DC by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from New Orleans in October since evenings lows in Washington DC dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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 sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October in New York City, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can fly to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Boston is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, traverse land and water with a duck tour, take a stroll through North End, and stroll around Boston Common.

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You can fly from New York City to Boston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in October, with highs in Boston at 20°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Bridal Veil Falls, then contemplate the long history of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Forest Lawn, and finally try to win big at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls, then take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and finally admire the majestic nature at Whirlpool State Park.

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Traveling by flight from Boston to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

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

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck, walk around Millennium Park, explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, then admire the landmark architecture of Chicago Cultural Center, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, then ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

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Fly from Niagara Falls to Chicago in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Niagara Falls to Chicago. In October in Chicago, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a taste of the local shopping with Chihuly Garden and Glass, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, and take in nature's colorful creations at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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Fly from Chicago to Seattle in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Seattle. Traveling from Chicago in November, expect a bit warmer with lows of 6°C in Seattle. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Disneyland Park (in Anaheim) and Santa Monica Farmers Market (in Santa Monica). Pack the 10th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

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Traveling by flight from Seattle to Los Angeles takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Seattle in November, plan for much hotter days in Los Angeles, with highs around 28°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel back home.