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Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum, and finally look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles vacation planning website.

Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Melbourne in December, with highs in Los Angeles at 24°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to drive to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): explore the stunning scenery at Franklin Canyon Park, admire all the interesting features of Mulholland Drive, then walk around Beverly Gardens Park, then buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive, and finally admire the striking features of Spadena House. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, look for gifts at Edelweiss Chocolates, then don't miss a visit to Historic Lily pond, then contemplate the long history of Greystone Mansion and Park, and finally walk around Coldwater Canyon Park.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Santa Monica trip planner.

Santa Monica is very close to Los Angeles. In December in Santa Monica, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (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: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, try your luck at Casino At The Venetian, and shop like a local with The Strip.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Las Vegas trip planner.

Fly from Santa Monica to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of tram and bus. In January, Las Vegas is little chillier than Santa Monica - with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel 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.

On the 6th (Sat), get outside with Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra and then don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Village. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Yaki Point, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, then admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and finally take some stellar pictures from Hopi Point.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park online trip itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in January, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are a bit cooler (7°C), and nights are colder (-11°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. On the 8th (Mon), examine the collection at Musical Instrument Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and then see Off-Road Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): stroll around Riverview Park, get all the information you need at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center, then enjoy some diversion at Right On Target, and finally ride a horse along KOLI Equestrian Center.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Phoenix road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Phoenix in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January: high temperatures in Phoenix hover around 23°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

On the 10th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Teo-Chew Temple, get curious at Cockrell Butterfly Center, then take a stroll through Sawyer Yards, and finally stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Houston trip planner.

Fly from Phoenix to Houston in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Phoenix in January, expect nights in Houston to be about the same, around 9°C, while days are little chillier, around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Orlando: DeLand (Stetson University & Stetson Mansion). Have a day of magic on the 11th (Thu) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Orlando trip planner.

Getting from Houston to Orlando by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Houston to Orlando due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Houston in January, with highs in Orlando at 25°C and lows at 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Corolla.

A trip to Corolla will add a bit of slow-paced fun to your Outer Banks holiday.

On the 14th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Historic Corolla Chapel, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then relax and rejuvenate at Corolla Yoga.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Corolla online itinerary planner.

Getting from Orlando to Corolla by combination of flight and car takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and car. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Orlando in January, with highs in Corolla at 11°C and lows at 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, don't miss a visit to Times Square, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Corolla to New York City takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Corolla in January, with highs in New York City at 5°C and lows at -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Niagara Falls vacation planner.

You can fly from New York City to Niagara Falls in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from New York City in January; daily highs in Niagara Falls reach 0°C and lows reach -9°C. On the 19th (Fri), you'll travel to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

On the 20th (Sat), admire the natural beauty at Atlanta Botanical Garden, then explore the world behind art at Booth Western Art Museum, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Georgia Aquarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sun): indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Atlanta road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Niagara Falls to Atlanta takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Niagara Falls in January, plan for warmer days in Atlanta, with highs around 13°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can fly to Louisville.

Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern, and then look for gifts at Art Eatables.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Louisville planner.

Getting from Atlanta to Louisville by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January, Louisville is a bit cooler than Atlanta - with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

On the 23rd (Tue), get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, then admire the landmark architecture of Chicago Board of Trade Building, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Milton Lee Olive Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, stroll around Millennium Park, then admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Marquette Building.

For reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip site.

You can fly from Louisville to Chicago in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Louisville to Chicago, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Louisville in January, with highs in Chicago at 0°C and lows at -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

On the 25th (Thu), stroll through Elephant Back Mountain and then take a leisurely stroll along Bridge Bay Marina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): witness a stunning natural landmark at Upper Geyser Basin, then take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, and then explore the striking landscape at Biscuit Basin.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Fly from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Chicago in January: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around -5°C and lows are around -20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): wander the streets of Bellevue Square, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally browse the range of quality goods at Nordstrom. On the next day, walk around Volunteer Park Conservatory, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellevue Botanical Garden, and then see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in January, expect Seattle to be much hotter, temps between 10°C and 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

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For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip maker site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seattle to Yosemite National Park. Plan for much colder nights when traveling from Seattle in January since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

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

On the 1st (Thu), head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Grace Cathedral, engage your brain at Exploratorium, and then browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To find maps and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco tour builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, you will find days in San Francisco are somewhat warmer (17°C), and nights are much warmer (9°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.