31 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour builder
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Chicago
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New York City
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Las Vegas
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco — 4 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Change things up with a short trip to Oakland California Temple in Oakland (about 32 minutes away). There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, walk around Golden Gate Park, see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grace Cathedral.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco travel planner.
Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -18 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in December, expect San Francisco to be much colder, temps between 17°C and 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.
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Chicago — 3 nights
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Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Chicago sightseeing planner.
You can fly from San Francisco to Chicago in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway and train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. When traveling from San Francisco in December, plan for cooler days in Chicago, with highs around 3°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 8 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.New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, wander the streets of Times Square, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read New York City travel app.
Traveling by flight from Chicago to New York City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in December, things will get a bit warmer in New York City: highs are around 10°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, try your luck at Casino At The Venetian, see Off-Road Tours, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort.
For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas day trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Las Vegas takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Las Vegas is minus 3 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in January, with highs in Las Vegas at 17°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can 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.Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas), Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park) and San Diego (Balboa Park & USS Midway Museum). Pack the 9th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier.
To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles itinerary builder site.
Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Las Vegas - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 5 nights
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Big Pineapple
In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.Honolulu is known for historic sites, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at USS Arizona Memorial, step aboard Battleship Missouri Memorial, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and take in the dramatic scenery at Manoa Falls.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Honolulu online sightseeing planner.
You can fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu in 7 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles to Honolulu, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 32°C and lows about 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.
Hawaii travel guide
The Aloha State
An archipelago of hundreds of volcanic islands located in a geological hot spot in the middle of Pacific, Hawaii offers diverse natural scenery and a warm tropical climate. The six major islands open to tourism draw visitors with their sun-drenched public beaches and craggy natural trails. Thanks to their mid-Pacific location, the islands boast a vibrant native culture influenced by both North America and Asia. You can spend your vacation basking in the modern comforts of the big hotels, but to experience the true spirit of these islands, remember that real Hawaiians live outdoors. Encounter nature by surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking, or join a guided tour across the ancient lava flows to the top of Hawaii's rugged volcanic peaks.
