30 days in United States Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

On the 4th (Sun), step aboard Maritime Museum of San Diego and then hike along Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through La Jolla Cove.

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Melbourne, Australia to San Diego is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 18 hours traveling from Melbourne to San Diego. When traveling from Melbourne in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Let the collections at The Mob Museum and The Neon Museum capture your imagination. Get a sense of the local culture at The Strip and Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes.

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Fly from San Diego to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in March, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a bus to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

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Getting from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park by bus takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Las Vegas in March, expect slightly colder with lows of 7°C in Death Valley National Park. On the 9th (Fri), you're off toGrand 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.

You'll explore and learn at Tusayan Museum and Kolb Studio. Visiting Rim Trail and Yaki Point will get you outdoors. On the 12th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

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You can fly from Death Valley National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Death Valley National Park to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Death Valley National Park in March, plan for little chillier days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 16°C by day to -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

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You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Mesa Verde National Park in 5.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and car. In March, daily temperatures in Mesa Verde National Park can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

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You can drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Santa Fe in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and flight. In March in Santa Fe, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, known to many as the "Big Friendly," represents the political, cultural, and economic engine of the state of Oklahoma.

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Fly from Santa Fe to Oklahoma City in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Santa Fe to Oklahoma City. Traveling from Santa Fe in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Oklahoma City, with lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Dallas.

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.

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You can drive from Oklahoma City to Dallas in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Oklahoma City in March: high temperatures in Dallas hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel to Austin.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, take in the exciting artwork at Harry Ransom Center, and then get engrossed in the history at Bullock Texas State History Museum.

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You can fly from Dallas to Austin in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Austin are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, then admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum, then steep yourself in history at Mission San Jose, and finally take an in-depth tour of The Alamo.

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Traveling by car from Austin to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

On the 19th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston.

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Traveling by car from San Antonio to Houston takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In March in Houston, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel to Marfa.

Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Marfa tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Houston to Marfa. Traveling from Houston in March, expect colder with lows of 1°C in Marfa. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): trek along Wawona Meadow, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and finally make a trip to Olmsted Point. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Yosemite Museum Gallery, appreciate the extensive heritage of Big Trees Lodge, National Historic Landmark, and then take in the dramatic natural features at El Capitan.

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Explore your travel options from Marfa to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Marfa to Yosemite National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Marfa in March, things will get slightly colder in Yosemite National Park: highs are around 14°C and lows about -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to San Francisco.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Alcatraz Island and Twin Peaks. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Exploratorium and Fisherman's Wharf. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Asian Art Museum, brush up on your military savvy at USS Pampanito, examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Steps.

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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, bus, flight, and subway. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can go by car to San Jose.

The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to San Jose takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March in San Jose, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. You will leave for Los Angeles on the 28th (Wed).

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

Let the collections at Getty Center The Publications and Griffith Observatory capture your imagination. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Los Angeles County Museum of Art and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, see the interesting displays at GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE, take an in-depth tour of Autry Museum of the American West, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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You can do a combination of flight and train from San Jose to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. In March, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than San Jose - with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.