31 days in United States Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Central Park and Bronx Zoo. Take a break from New York City with a short trip to Coney Island in Brooklyn, about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, take a stroll through Times Square, and contemplate the long history of Ellis Island.

For maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the New York City road trip website.

Sydney, Australia to New York City is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 15 hours traveling from Sydney to New York City. Traveling from Sydney in August, you will find days in New York City are somewhat warmer (34°C), and nights are much hotter (25°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): get to know the resident critters at Lincoln Park Zoo, walk around Millennium Park, and then explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago. Here are some ideas for day two: observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain, and finally make a trip to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Chicago tour planning site.

Getting from New York City to Chicago by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Chicago, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel to Orlando.

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.

Bring the kids along to Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando Resort. Have a day of magic on the 8th (Tue) at Walt Disney World Resort. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld and make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Orlando trip planner.

You can fly from Chicago to Orlando in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chicago to Orlando, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in September, expect Orlando to be a bit warmer, temps between 37°C and 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): kick back and relax at South Beach and then browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Lincoln Road.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Miami online driving holiday planner.

Fly from Orlando to Miami in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in September, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and then browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum and then make a trip to The Strip.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas online holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Miami to Las Vegas takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Miami to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Miami in September, expect little chillier with lows of 25°C in Las Vegas. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Los Angeles.

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

Bring the kids along to Disneyland Park and Universal Studios Hollywood. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park & Downtown Disney District). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, and get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip itinerary maker tool.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, Los Angeles is little chillier than Las Vegas - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco trip maker app.

Getting from Los Angeles to San Francisco by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, San Francisco is slightly colder than Los Angeles - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Bring the kids along to Waikiki Beach and USS Arizona Memorial. Venture out of the city with trips to Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua) and Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay). There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, look for all kinds of wild species at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and examine the collection at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Honolulu route planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Honolulu in 8 hours. Traveling from San Francisco to Honolulu, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in September; daily highs in Honolulu reach 36°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.