38 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.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, and make a trip to Grand Central Terminal.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the New York City tour itinerary builder website.

Jerusalem, Israel to New York City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Jerusalem to New York City, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Jerusalem in January; daily highs in New York City reach 5°C and lows reach -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to take a train 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 28th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, then pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, and finally pause for some photo ops at Jefferson Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of African American Civil War Memorial & Museum, then get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, then ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, and finally get a sense of history and politics at White House.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip planner.

Getting from New York City to Washington DC by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

Have a day of magic on the 30th (Sat) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 1st (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort. And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Universal's Islands of Adventure, take in nature's colorful creations at Harry P. Leu Gardens, admire the masterpieces at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and identify plant and animal life at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Orlando online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in January, things will get warmer in Orlando: highs are around 25°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Venture out of the city with trips to Marathon (Crane Point Museum & Nature Center & The Turtle Hospital) and National Key Deer Refuge (in Big Pine Key). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery, and take a leisurely stroll along Mallory Square.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Key West online trip itinerary builder.

Fly from Orlando to Key West in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Orlando in February, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 23°C in Key West. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, and walk around New Orleans City Park.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip website.

You can fly from Key West to New Orleans in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Key West to New Orleans, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Key West in February, plan for much colder days and a bit cooler nights in New Orleans: temperatures range from 15°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can travel 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, shopping, and casinos. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, examine the collection at The Neon Museum, browse the exhibits of Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah, and try your luck at Casino At The Venetian.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas vacation maker site.

Getting from New Orleans to Las Vegas by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. While traveling from New Orleans, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to 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.

categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, identify plant and animal life at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA.

For other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park visit planning site.

You can drive from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. When traveling from Las Vegas in February, plan for a bit cooler days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 10°C, while nights are colder with lows around -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, get curious at Exploratorium, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel 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.

When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Disneyland Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. Pack the 26th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, get curious at California Science Center, admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and enjoy some music at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can travel back home.