32 days in United States Itinerary

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Step off the beaten path and head to Landa Park and Longhorn Cavern State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Austin side-trips: Blue Bell Creameries (in Brenham) and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site (in Stonewall).

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Macon to Austin is an approximately 14.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. July in Austin sees daily highs of 98°F and lows of 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, then see the interesting displays at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, then take in the spiritual surroundings of San Miguel Chapel, and finally admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): see the interesting displays at The Harrell House Bug Museum, then explore the ancient world of Puye Cliff Dwellings, and then engage your brain at Bradbury Science Museum.

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Drive from Austin to Santa Fe in 14.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Santa Fe is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Austin in July, expect Santa Fe to be a bit cooler, temps between 88°F and 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hermit's Rest and Old Cliff Dwellers Lodge (Blanche Russell Rock House). Explore hidden gems such as Lipan Point and Navajo Point. Get out of town with these interesting Grand Canyon National Park side-trips: Supai (Mooney Falls, Havasupai Falls, &more), Glen Canyon Dam (in Tonalea Coconino County) and Marble Canyon (River Rafting & Tubing & Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Highway). On the 17th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along East Rim Drive, examine the collection at Explore Navajo Interactive Museum, don't miss a visit to Powell Point, and explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

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Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Grand Canyon National Park when traveling from Santa Fe in July, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita, officially the City of Santa Clarita, is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, and the 24th largest in the state of California. On the 4th (Fri), get advice or help at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, see the interesting displays at The Getty Villa, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier. On your second day here, browse the collection at Camarillo Public Library and then tour the pleasant surroundings at El Matador State Beach.

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You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Santa Clarita in 8 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Santa Clarita due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August; daily highs in Santa Clarita reach 88°F and lows reach 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

On the 6th (Sun), look for gifts at Powell's City of Books and then get impressive views of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Multnomah Falls and then hike along Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge.

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Getting from Santa Clarita to Portland by car takes about 16 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Portland when traveling from Santa Clarita in August, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.