28 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States holiday planner
Start: Melbourne
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San Antonio
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Austin
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New Orleans
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Atlanta
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New York City
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Los Angeles
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San Antonio — 3 nights
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The Alamo City
As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.Kids will enjoy The San Antonio River Walk and Mission Espada. The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden, take in the history at Mission San Jose, explore the world behind art at McNay Art Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral.
To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the San Antonio road trip planning website.
Melbourne, Australia to San Antonio is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -16 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Melbourne in April, with highs in San Antonio at 32°C and lows at 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Austin.
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Austin — 4 nights
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Live Music Capital of the World
Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Texas State Capitol. There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Harry Ransom Center, take in nature's colorful creations at Zilker Metropolitan Park, don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, and hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.
To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Austin day trip planning tool.
Getting from San Antonio to Austin by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 5 nights
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The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.Bring the kids along to Audubon Zoo and The National WWII Museum. The adventure continues: visit Garden District, don't miss a visit to French Quarter, examine the collection at Backstreet Cultural Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.
To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Austin to New Orleans takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Austin, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Atlanta.
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Atlanta — 2 nights
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The Capital of the South
Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.On the 17th (Mon), take in the local highlights with Walking tours. On the next day, immerse yourself in nature at Chastain Park, then walk around Piedmont Park, then browse the exhibits of National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and finally observe the fascinating underwater world at Georgia Aquarium.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Atlanta attractions planner.
Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Atlanta takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Atlanta due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Orleans in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Atlanta, with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 6 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Kids will appreciate attractions like Central Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument. Go for a jaunt from New York City to Bronx to see Bronx Zoo about 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, admire the natural beauty at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and wander the streets of Times Square.
For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our New York City driving holiday planning app.
Fly from Atlanta to New York City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta in April, things will get little chillier in New York City: highs are around 19°C and lows about 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 6 nights
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Disneyland Park and The Getty Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, &more) and Santa Monica (26-Mile Bike Path, Bergamot Station, &more). There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, admire the landmark architecture of Bradbury Building, take in nature's colorful creations at Will Rogers Memorial Park, and explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum.
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip planner.
You can fly from New York City to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in April: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 28°C and lows are around 15°C. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.
