29 days in United States Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Change things up with these side-trips from Honolulu: Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Waikiki Beach, explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, contemplate the long history of Battleship Missouri Memorial, and identify plant and animal life at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

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Sydney, Australia to Honolulu is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -20 hour difference. In August, Honolulu is warmer than Sydney - with highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Step out of Las Vegas to go to Boulder City and see Hoover Dam, which is approximately 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, and shop like a local with The Strip.

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You can fly from Honolulu to Las Vegas in 9 hours. Traveling from Honolulu to Las Vegas, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Honolulu in August: highs in Las Vegas hover around 45°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hike along Bright Angel Trail, go for a walk through The Trail of Time, take some stellar pictures from Pipe Creek Vista, and don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Village.

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You can drive from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in August: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 31°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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 museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at The High Line, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our New York City visit planning app.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to New York City in 13 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, expect much warmer with lows of 25°C in New York City. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to take a train 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.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, and pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Take a train from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In August, daytime highs in Washington DC are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Chicago.

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

Chicago is known for museums, parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, make a trip to Buckingham Fountain, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, and get to know the resident critters at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Fly from Washington DC to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington DC to Chicago. In August, daytime highs in Chicago are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, go for a walk through Lombard Street, and engage your brain at Exploratorium.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and subway. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Chicago in August, expect San Francisco to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.