32 days in United States Itinerary

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alaska Zoo, grab your bike and head to Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and get curious at Imaginarium Discovery Center.

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Houston to Anchorage is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Houston to Anchorage, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Houston in January, things will get cooler in Anchorage: highs are around 26°F and lows about 15°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Fe (Santa Fe Plaza, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, admire the masterpieces at Albuquerque Museum, see the interesting displays at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, and get curious at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.

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Traveling by flight from Anchorage to Albuquerque takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Alaska Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Anchorage in February, expect nights in Albuquerque to be a bit warmer, around 31°F, while days are warmer, around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can fly to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Venture out of the city with trips to Backcountry Snowmobiling (in Coalville), Heber City (Deer Valley Resort & ATV & Off-Road Tours) and Park City (Park City Jewelers, Park City Mountain Resort, &more). There's still lots to do: head outdoors with North Forty Escapes, see the interesting displays at Church History Museum, take in breathtaking views at Big Cottonwood Canyon, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Square.

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Fly from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Albuquerque in February, you will find days in Salt Lake City are slightly colder (47°F), and nights are about the same (31°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Coeur d'Alene.

Coeur d'Alene is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Coeur d'Alene side-trips: Mrs. Kalin's Barn (in Mead), Deer Park Road (in Olympic National Park) and Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark (in Kellogg). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Coeur d'Alene Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail, stroll around Coeur d'Alene City Park and Independence Point, and explore the landscape on two wheels at North Idaho Centennial Trail.

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Fly from Salt Lake City to Coeur d'Alene in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Salt Lake City in February, things will get little chillier in Coeur d'Alene: highs are around 39°F and lows about 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.