29 days in United States Itinerary

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

Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, get curious at Exploratorium, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and see where the action happens at Oracle Park.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip website.

Melbourne, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to San Francisco is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in May, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Las Vegas side-trips: Hoover Dam (in Boulder City) and Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton). There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, have some family-friendly fun at Dig This, shop like a local with The Strip, and take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, Las Vegas is much warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 46°C and lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Explore Austin's surroundings by going to San Antonio (The San Antonio River Walk, Natural Bridge Caverns, &more). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sitagu Buddha Vihara, witness a stunning natural landmark at Barton Springs Pool, and look for all kinds of wild species at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Austin trip maker website.

Getting from Las Vegas to Austin by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to Austin, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Austin: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The National WWII Museum, stop by Faulkner House Books, visit Garden District, and test your team's savvy at Escape My Room New Orleans.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our New Orleans online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Austin to New Orleans by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Austin, expect slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 33°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough 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.

Step out of New York City with an excursion to Bury The Hatchet Princeton - Axe Throwing in Lawrenceville--about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at The High Line, visit Times Square, and browse the exhibits of 9/11 Memorial.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for New York City using our trip planner.

Traveling by flight from New Orleans to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from New Orleans in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in New York City, with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (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, engage your brain at Field Museum, stroll through Millennium Park, and see where the action happens at Wrigley Field.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Chicago trip maker.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Chicago takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can travel to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): see the interesting displays at Graceland, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then steep yourself in history at Sun Studio. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then admire the masterpieces at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, and then admire the majestic nature at Parkin Archeological State Park.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Memphis online travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Memphis takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Chicago in June: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 37°C and lows are around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.