31 days in United States Itinerary

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New York City
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Washington DC
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Denver
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Vancouver
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
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Las Vegas
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Honolulu, Oahu
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New York City — 7 nights

Big Apple

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Empire State Building, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, wander the streets of Times Square, and admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center.

To find maps and more tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are La Guardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and John F Kennedy International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Washington DC.
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Museums · Parks · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods

Washington DC — 2 nights

On the 25th (Mon), admire the natural beauty at United States Botanic Garden, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally get a sense of history and politics at White House. On the next day, see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Washington DC trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Washington DC takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Denver.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Parks

Denver — 2 nights

Mile-High City

On the 27th (Wed), take a stroll through 16th Street Mall, admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum, then steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The International Church of Cannabis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, then look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museo De Las Americas.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Denver vacation website.

Getting from Washington DC to Denver by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Denver is minus 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington DC in December: high temperatures in Denver hover around 7°C and lows are around -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Vancouver.
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Museums · Parks · Historic Sites · Shopping

Vancouver — 4 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Vancouver: Astoria Column (in Astoria), AniChe Cellars (in Underwood) and Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil).

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Vancouver travel route planning app.

Traveling by flight from Denver to Vancouver takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and tram. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Vancouver is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Denver in December, plan for a bit warmer nights in Vancouver, with lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.
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Parks · Nature · Historic Sites · Wineries
Side Trips

San Francisco — 4 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, engage your brain at California Academy of Sciences, contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, and browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco journey planner.

Fly from Vancouver to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Vancouver in January, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 17°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Parks · Museums · Childrens Museums · Neighborhoods

Los Angeles — 5 nights

City of Angels

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park & Downtown Disney District), Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (in Encinitas) and USS Midway Museum (in San Diego). Pack the 7th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 8th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip planner.

Getting from San Francisco to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Los Angeles, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can fly to Las Vegas.
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Theme Parks · Museums · Parks · Childrens Museums
Side Trips

Las Vegas — 3 nights

Sin City

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, get to know the fascinating history of The Strip, and take in panoramic vistas at High Roller.

To find ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Las Vegas day trip planning site.

You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in January; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Honolulu.
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Neighborhoods · Parks · Historic Sites · Shopping

Honolulu, Oahu — 3 nights

Big Pineapple

Honolulu is known for historic sites, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls, and steep yourself in history at Battleship Missouri Memorial.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Honolulu trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu takes 8 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Las Vegas to Honolulu is minus 2 hours. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Las Vegas in January, with highs in Honolulu at 32°C and lows at 22°C.
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Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Historic Sites

United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
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.
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Hawaii travel guide

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Scuba & Snorkeling · Beaches · Zipline
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.
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