36 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States sightseeing planner
Start: Sydney
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Bus to Flagstaff, Fly to Dallas
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Dallas
— 2 nights
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Oklahoma City
— 2 nights
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Saint Louis
— 2 nights
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Memphis
— 3 nights
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Chicago
— 4 nights
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Kansas City
— 2 nights
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Albuquerque
— 2 nights
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Mesa
— 2 nights
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Lahaina, Maui
— 3 nights
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 4 nights
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, see Off-Road Tours, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, and try your luck at Caesars Palace.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas vacation builder site.
Sydney, Australia to Las Vegas is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Sydney to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. In December, Las Vegas is cooler than Sydney - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas vacation builder site.
Sydney, Australia to Las Vegas is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Sydney to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. In December, Las Vegas is cooler than Sydney - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Tue), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Village, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, get great views at Mohave Point, and take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.
For traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in December, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are slightly colder (8°C), and nights are much colder (-11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Dallas.
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For traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in December, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are slightly colder (8°C), and nights are much colder (-11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Dallas.
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Dallas — 2 nights
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Big D
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Grapevine Historic Main Street District, then get in on the family fun at Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony, and then see the interesting displays at The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. On the 23rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, then walk around Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, then walk around Klyde Warren Park, and finally stop by CocoAndre Chocolatier.
To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Dallas road trip planner.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Dallas in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Dallas. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in December, you will find days in Dallas are a bit warmer (17°C), and nights are much warmer (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly to Oklahoma City.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Dallas road trip planner.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Dallas in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Dallas. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in December, you will find days in Dallas are a bit warmer (17°C), and nights are much warmer (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly to Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City — 2 nights
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The Big Friendly
Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): try to win big at Riverwind Casino, then get a new perspective on nature at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, then take in nature's colorful creations at Myriad Botanical Gardens, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Twisted Spike Brewery. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, then get to know the resident critters at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, and finally take in the views from Skydance Bridge.
To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Oklahoma City day trip planning tool.
You can fly from Dallas to Oklahoma City in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Dallas in December, expect Oklahoma City to be a bit cooler, temps between 12°C and 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Saint Louis.
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To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Oklahoma City day trip planning tool.
You can fly from Dallas to Oklahoma City in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Dallas in December, expect Oklahoma City to be a bit cooler, temps between 12°C and 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis — 2 nights
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Gateway to the West
Saint Louis is known for sightseeing, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Missouri Botanical Garden, walk around Forest Park, get to know the resident critters at Saint Louis Zoo, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Saint Louis trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Oklahoma City to Saint Louis in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Oklahoma City in December, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Saint Louis: temperatures range from 8°C by day to -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Saint Louis trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Oklahoma City to Saint Louis in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Oklahoma City in December, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Saint Louis: temperatures range from 8°C by day to -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Memphis.
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Memphis — 3 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
Step out of Memphis with an excursion to Horseshoe Tunica in Tunica--about 42 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of Graceland, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, and stop by Lansky.
Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Memphis trip simple and quick.
You can fly from Saint Louis to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Saint Louis in December, expect Memphis to be somewhat warmer, temps between 15°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can fly to Chicago.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Memphis trip simple and quick.
You can fly from Saint Louis to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Saint Louis in December, expect Memphis to be somewhat warmer, temps between 15°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can fly to Chicago.
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Chicago — 4 nights
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Windy City
Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, don't miss a visit to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, and walk around Millennium Park.
To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Chicago trip itinerary maker app.
You can fly from Memphis to Chicago in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Memphis in December, things will get slightly colder in Chicago: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Kansas City.
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To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Chicago trip itinerary maker app.
You can fly from Memphis to Chicago in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Memphis in December, things will get slightly colder in Chicago: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 2 nights
City of Fountains
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): stop by DelBrenna Jewelry, Kansas City Boutique, then explore the world behind art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, then brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On your second day here, explore the engaging exhibits at Kaleidoscope, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Serenity on the Square, then contemplate the long history of Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate, and finally see the interesting displays at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Kansas City trip maker website.
Traveling by flight from Chicago to Kansas City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Chicago, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kansas City, ranging from highs of 6°C to lows of -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly to Albuquerque.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Kansas City trip maker website.
Traveling by flight from Chicago to Kansas City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Chicago, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kansas City, ranging from highs of 6°C to lows of -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 2 nights
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Duke City
On the 7th (Sun), sample some tasty brews at Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals and then engage your brain at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, then soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bow & Arrow Brewing Company.
For other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Kansas City to Albuquerque takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Kansas City in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Albuquerque: temperatures range from 11°C by day to -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Mesa.
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For other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Kansas City to Albuquerque takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Kansas City in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Albuquerque: temperatures range from 11°C by day to -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Mesa.
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Mesa — 2 nights
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On the 9th (Tue), get outside with Outdoor Activities, see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, then stop by Outrageous Olive Oil & Vinegars, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at KOLI Equestrian Center, then identify plant and animal life at McDowell Sonoran Preserve, then hike along Tom's Thumb Trailhead, and finally see the world from above with a helicopter tour.
For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mesa route maker app.
Traveling by flight from Albuquerque to Mesa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Albuquerque in January, things will get a bit warmer in Mesa: highs are around 22°C and lows about 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Lahaina.
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For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mesa route maker app.
Traveling by flight from Albuquerque to Mesa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Albuquerque in January, things will get a bit warmer in Mesa: highs are around 22°C and lows about 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Lahaina.
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Lahaina, Maui — 3 nights
Crown Jewel of Maui
Explore Lahaina's surroundings by going to Wailuku (Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House & Iao Valley). Spend the 11th (Thu) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. There's lots more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, get engrossed in the history at Baldwin Home Museum, pause for some photo ops at Lahaina Jodo Mission, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lahaina sightseeing planner.
Fly from Mesa to Lahaina in 7.5 hours. Traveling from Mesa to Lahaina, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mesa in January: highs in Lahaina hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Honolulu.
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To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lahaina sightseeing planner.
Fly from Mesa to Lahaina in 7.5 hours. Traveling from Mesa to Lahaina, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mesa in January: highs in Lahaina hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 4 nights
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Big Pineapple
Honolulu is known for historic sites, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, trek along Diamond Head State Monument, make a trip to Battleship Missouri Memorial, and see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park.
For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Honolulu road trip site.
You can fly from Lahaina to Honolulu in 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.
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For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Honolulu road trip site.
You can fly from Lahaina to Honolulu in 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to fly back 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.
Phoenix & Central Arizona travel guide
Hawaii travel guide
The Aloha State
An archipelago of hundreds of volcanic islands located in a geological hot spot in the middle of Pacific, Hawaii offers diverse natural scenery and a warm tropical climate. The six major islands open to tourism draw visitors with their sun-drenched public beaches and craggy natural trails. Thanks to their mid-Pacific location, the islands boast a vibrant native culture influenced by both North America and Asia. You can spend your vacation basking in the modern comforts of the big hotels, but to experience the true spirit of these islands, remember that real Hawaiians live outdoors. Encounter nature by surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking, or join a guided tour across the ancient lava flows to the top of Hawaii's rugged volcanic peaks.
