31 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States vacation planner
Start: Sydney
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 5 nights
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Olympic Valley
— 1 night
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Fort Bragg
— 1 night
Bus to Santa Rosa, Fly to Portland
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Portland
— 2 nights
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Seattle
— 2 nights
Fly to Moab, Drive to Monument Valley
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Monument Valley
— 1 night
Drive to Page, Fly to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Palm Springs
— 1 night
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San Diego
— 3 nights
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Anaheim
— 3 nights
Drive
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Los Angeles
— 1 night
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum.
To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco trip builder tool.
Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. In October, daytime highs in San Francisco are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. In October, daytime highs in San Francisco are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights
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Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, make a trip to Olmsted Point, and stroll through Mariposa Grove.
To plan Yosemite National Park vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in October: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 22°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Olympic Valley.
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To plan Yosemite National Park vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in October: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 22°C, while lows dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Olympic Valley.
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Olympic Valley — 1 night
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On the 12th (Thu), stroll through Eagle Rock Hiking Trail, stroll through Five Lakes Creek Trailhead, and then cast your line with Matt Heron Fly Fishing.
To see photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Olympic Valley trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Olympic Valley. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Fort Bragg.
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To see photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Olympic Valley trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Olympic Valley. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Fort Bragg.
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Fort Bragg — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): examine the collection at Sea Glass Museum, explore and take pictures at Mendocino Coast, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Jug Handle State Reserve.
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You can drive from Olympic Valley to Fort Bragg in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Olympic Valley in October, things will get a bit warmer in Fort Bragg: highs are around 30°C and lows about 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Portland.
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You can drive from Olympic Valley to Fort Bragg in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Olympic Valley in October, things will get a bit warmer in Fort Bragg: highs are around 30°C and lows about 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Portland.
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Portland — 2 nights
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City of Roses
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): admire the engineering at Bonneville Lock & Dam, then do sightseeing your way with Volcano Lands - Private Tours, and then admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, admire the natural beauty at Hoyt Arboretum, then explore the engaging exhibits at Portland Children's Museum, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.
Plan trip to Portland with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Fort Bragg to Portland takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fort Bragg in October, expect nights in Portland to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can fly to Seattle.
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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Fort Bragg to Portland takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fort Bragg in October, expect nights in Portland to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can fly to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights
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Emerald City
On the 16th (Mon), meet the residents at Seattle Aquarium, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then shop like a local with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.
For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle tour planner.
Fly from Portland to Seattle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Seattle sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Monument Valley.
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For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle tour planner.
Fly from Portland to Seattle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Seattle sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 1 night
On the 18th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum., then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wildcat Trail, and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.
To find photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley day trip planning tool.
Traveling by combination of flight and car from Seattle to Monument Valley takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Seattle to Monument Valley, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Seattle in October, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Monument Valley: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To find photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley day trip planning tool.
Traveling by combination of flight and car from Seattle to Monument Valley takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Seattle to Monument Valley, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Seattle in October, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Monument Valley: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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On the 20th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, tour the pleasant surroundings at North Kaibab Trail, pause for some photo ops at Powell Point, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park tour builder.
Do a combination of car and flight from Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Monument Valley in October: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 22°C and lows are around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park tour builder.
Do a combination of car and flight from Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Monument Valley in October: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 22°C and lows are around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, and admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to Palm Springs.
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For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Tahquitz Canyon, take an in-depth tour of Palm Springs Air Museum, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Palm Springs vacation planning website.
You can fly from Las Vegas to Palm Springs in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in October; daily highs in Palm Springs reach 39°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to go by car to San Diego.
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To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Palm Springs vacation planning website.
You can fly from Las Vegas to Palm Springs in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in October; daily highs in Palm Springs reach 39°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to go by car to San Diego.
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San Diego — 3 nights
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America's Finest City
Go for a jaunt from San Diego to Encinitas to see Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, hike along Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, contemplate the long history of Cabrillo National Monument, and let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip planner.
Getting from Palm Springs to San Diego by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Palm Springs in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Anaheim.
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To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip planner.
Getting from Palm Springs to San Diego by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Palm Springs in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Anaheim.
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Anaheim — 3 nights
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Heart of Orange County
Pack the 30th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Have a day of magic on the 31st (Tue) at Disney California Adventure Park. The adventure continues: try out the rides at Downtown Disney District, discover the magic at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, and catch some excitement at Pirates of the Caribbean.
For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Anaheim trip itinerary builder tool.
Drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in October: highs in Anaheim hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.
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For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Anaheim trip itinerary builder tool.
Drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in October: highs in Anaheim hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 1 night
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City of Angels
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.
To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling 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.
Lake Tahoe (California) travel guide
Lake of the Sky
Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe draws visitors from both states and beyond to its shores. With an average of 300 sunny days annually, it's no surprise that the lake is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The blue-green waters beckon travelers for swimming, boating, windsurfing, or kayaking. The lake also has a number of walking trails for those who don't want to get wet. In the colder months, skiers take to the surrounding mountains. The south shore is the most developed side of the lake, with more things to do, while the west and north shores are generally more tranquil.
