33 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Bronx Zoo (in Bronx) and Coney Island (in Brooklyn). The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, stroll through The High Line, and don't miss a visit to Times Square.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read New York City driving holiday tool.

Pelotas, Brazil to New York City is an approximately 20-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can fly to Washington DC.

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.

On the 12th (Thu), get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip builder app.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Santa Monica Farmers Market (in Santa Monica) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 16th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles online visit planner.

Fly from Washington DC to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Los Angeles is minus 3 hours. In October, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Washington DC - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can go by car to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

On the 20th (Fri), see the interesting displays at San Diego Air & Space Museum and then get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo. On the 21st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum and then let little ones run wild at Balboa Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco trip itinerary maker site.

You can fly from San Diego to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in October, things will get slightly colder in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, take a stroll through The Strip, and try your luck at The Mirage.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Las Vegas itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. When traveling from San Francisco in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Miami is known for shopping, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, wander the streets of Collins Avenue, visit Art Deco Historic District, and shop like a local with Espanola Way.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Miami itinerary site.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Miami in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours. Traveling from Las Vegas in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Miami, with lows of 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Austin.

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

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of The Driskill, take in the exciting artwork at Wild About Music, get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol, then hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Barton Springs Pool. On the 1st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: deepen your understanding at University of Texas at Austin, then take an in-depth tour of LBJ Presidential Library, then take an in-depth tour of Bullock Texas State History Museum, and finally make a trip to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Austin trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Miami to Austin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Miami in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Austin, with lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Venture out of the city with trips to Fredericksburg (Grape Creek Vineyards & National Museum of the Pacific War). And it doesn't end there: shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, contemplate the long history of The Guenther House Museum, explore the world behind art at McNay Art Museum, and Head underground at Natural Bridge Caverns.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our San Antonio day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Austin to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. November in San Antonio sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel back home.