29 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: London
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Gatlinburg
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Key West
— 5 nights
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New Orleans
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Memphis
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Nashville
— 4 nights
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Mammoth Cave National Park
— 2 nights
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Louisville
— 2 nights
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Lexington
— 3 nights
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End: London
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Gatlinburg — 4 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg is known for breweries & distilleries, wineries, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, do a tasting at Tennessee Cider Company, take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.
To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Gatlinburg holiday maker website.
London, UK to Gatlinburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in September: high temperatures in Gatlinburg hover around 33°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Key West.
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To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Gatlinburg holiday maker website.
London, UK to Gatlinburg is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in September: high temperatures in Gatlinburg hover around 33°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Key West.
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Key West — 5 nights
Conch Republic
Key West is known for sightseeing, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, view the masterpieces at Alan S. Maltz Gallery, don't miss a visit to Mallory Square, and identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Key West online travel planner.
Getting from Gatlinburg to Key West by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Gatlinburg in September, Key West is a bit warmer at night with lows of 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to New Orleans.
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To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Key West online travel planner.
Getting from Gatlinburg to Key West by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Gatlinburg in September, Key West is a bit warmer at night with lows of 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 6 nights
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The Big Easy
New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter, walk around New Orleans City Park, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.
For ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans online itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Key West to New Orleans takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Key West to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Key West in September: highs in New Orleans hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 33°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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For ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans online itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Key West to New Orleans takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Key West to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Key West in September: highs in New Orleans hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 33°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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Memphis — 2 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
On the 18th (Mon), examine the collection at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, take an in-depth tour of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then make a trip to The Peabody Ducks, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, see the interesting displays at Graceland, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Memphis Zoo.
To find ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Memphis trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Memphis takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Orleans in September, expect little chillier with lows of 23°C in Memphis. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nashville.
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To find ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Memphis trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Memphis takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Orleans in September, expect little chillier with lows of 23°C in Memphis. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nashville.
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Nashville — 4 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, contemplate the long history of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery, and see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Nashville trip planner.
You can drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Nashville when traveling from Memphis in September, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Nashville trip planner.
You can drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Nashville when traveling from Memphis in September, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Mammoth Cave National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): Head underground at Mammoth Cave, contemplate the waterfront views at Echo River, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Green River. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then hike along Fat Man's Misery, and then hike along Tall Man's Misery.
Plan trip to Mammoth Cave National Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Nashville to Mammoth Cave National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. September in Mammoth Cave National Park sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Louisville.
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Plan trip to Mammoth Cave National Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Nashville to Mammoth Cave National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. September in Mammoth Cave National Park sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Louisville.
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Louisville — 2 nights
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Derby City
Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): examine the collection at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, then see the interesting displays at Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum, and then browse the different shops at The Glendale Antique Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern and then learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour.
To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Louisville trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville. In September, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.
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To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Louisville trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mammoth Cave National Park to Louisville. In September, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lexington.
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Lexington — 3 nights
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Horse Capital of the World
On the 28th (Thu), experience rural life at Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, gain some tasty knowledge on Kentucky River Tours, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Woodford Reserve Distillery. Here are some ideas for day two: sample the fine beverages at James E. Pepper Distillery, relax in the rural setting at Mill Ridge Farm, then experience rural life at Sun Valley Farm, and finally learn about winemaking at Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery.
For maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Lexington road trip planner.
You can drive from Louisville to Lexington in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September in Lexington, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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For maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Lexington road trip planner.
You can drive from Louisville to Lexington in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September in Lexington, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to 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.
Louisiana travel guide
The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world.
Kentucky travel guide
The Bluegrass State
A diverse region of sprawling farmland and rich cultural heritage, Kentucky is the birthplace of American horse racing and home to the world-famous Kentucky Derby. While the cities of Lexington and Louisville experience the majority of the state's tourism, Kentucky is also a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts with its array of natural attractions, including the Cumberland Gap and the world's longest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park. Take a tour through original Civil War battlefields to delve into the nation's history, or head to one of the many bourbon distilleries to learn more about Kentucky's most famous export.
