31 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States vacation planner
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Honolulu, Oahu — 3 nights

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.Attractions like USS Arizona Memorial and Kapiolani Regional Park make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, explore the activities along Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, and contemplate the long history of Battleship Missouri Memorial.
To plan Honolulu vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Sydney, Australia to Honolulu is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 20 hours traveling from Sydney to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. In November, Honolulu is a bit warmer than Sydney - with highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights

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.Attractions like Disneyland Park and Santa Monica Pier make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Anaheim--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, engage your brain at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall.
For photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles route planner.
You can fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles in 7 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Honolulu to Los Angeles. When traveling from Honolulu in December, plan for little chillier days in Los Angeles, with highs around 24°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 4 nights

Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Family-friendly places like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and The Strip will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, explore the engaging exhibits at DISCOVERY Children's Museum, see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum, and walk around Springs Preserve.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in December, with highs in Las Vegas at 16°C and lows at 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to fly to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 2 nights

The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.On the 11th (Mon), walk around New Orleans City Park, explore the world behind art at The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA, then get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Garden District.
For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans road trip planning app.
You can fly from Las Vegas to New Orleans in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in December, New Orleans is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Orlando.
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Orlando — 4 nights

Theme Park Capital of the World
For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Pack the 14th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 16th (Sat) at Magic Kingdom Park. There's still lots to do: discover the magic at Epcot and admire the masterpieces at Museum Of Illusions Orlando.
For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Orlando road trip app.
You can fly from New Orleans to Orlando in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New Orleans to Orlando is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from New Orleans in December: highs in Orlando hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 3 nights

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute and National Air and Space Museum. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, and get lost in a book at Library of Congress.
For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Washington DC visit planner.
You can fly from Orlando to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Orlando in December, with highs in Washington DC at 12°C and lows at 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to New York City.
New York City — 5 nights

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.Attractions like Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and don't miss a visit to Broadway.
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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to New York City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December in New York City, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.
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Chicago — 3 nights

Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Museum of Science and Industry and Shedd Aquarium. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, snap pictures at Michigan Avenue Bridge, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and explore the engaging exhibits at Chicago Children's Museum.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Chicago trip planning app.
Traveling by flight from New York City to Chicago takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Chicago is minus 1 hour. In December, Chicago is slightly colder than New York City - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 3 nights

City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.On the 28th (Thu), browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, examine the collection at Exploratorium, then appreciate the history behind Coit Tower, and finally go for a walk through Lombard Street. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, then take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco holiday maker tool.
Fly from Chicago to San Francisco in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and subway. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Chicago in December, plan for much hotter days in San Francisco, with highs around 17°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for 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.