38 days in United States Itinerary

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 36 minutes away. Pack the 15th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. It doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Perth, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -16 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Perth in July: highs in Los Angeles hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Fremont Street Experience as well as Celine Dion at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio. Keep things going the next day: add some entertainment to your itinerary with Celine Dion at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and then make a trip to Fremont Street Experience.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. When traveling from Los Angeles in July, plan for warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 47°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Yellowstone in a Day has been added to your itinerary. Spend the 21st (Tue) exploring nature at Yellowstone National Park.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Las Vegas to Yellowstone National Park in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Las Vegas to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, things will get colder in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 26°C and lows about 4°C. On the 21st (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Chicago.

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tours. Popular historic sites such as Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Fourth Presbyterian Church are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Chicago side-trips: Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb) and Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple (in Aurora). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, wander the streets of The Magnificent Mile, walk around Millennium Park, and admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Yellowstone National Park to Chicago takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight; or drive. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Chicago, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Yellowstone National Park, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Chicago, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Over The Falls Tours. Popular historic sites such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex and St. Mary of the Cataract R. C. Parish are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: Head underground at Cave of the Winds, observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Niagara, take in panoramic vistas at Niagara Falls Observation Tower, and try your luck at Seneca Niagara Casino.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Chicago to Niagara Falls in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July in Niagara Falls, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like 9/11 Memorial and New York City Hall. There's much more to do: make a trip to Times Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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Getting from Niagara Falls to New York City by combination of bus and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Niagara Falls in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 26°C in New York City. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow time for travel 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.

You've now added White House to your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and pause for some photo ops at Lincoln Memorial.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

On the 5th (Wed), see a show at Grand Ole Opry. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Thu): wander the streets of Downtown Nashville.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Nashville in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Nashville is minus 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter.

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You can fly from Nashville to New Orleans in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Nashville, expect slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 32°C. On the 8th (Sat), you're off toTucson.

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Tucson is known for museums, nature, historic sites, scenic drive, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon and see the interesting displays at Pima Air and Space Museum.

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You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from New Orleans to Tucson in 8 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from New Orleans to Tucson is minus 1 hour. While traveling from New Orleans, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Tucson, ranging from highs of 41°C to lows of 26°C. On the 12th (Wed), you'll 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.

You've now added Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters to your itinerary.

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You can drive from Tucson to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and car. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Tucson in August: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 11°C. You'll set off for San Francisco on the 16th (Sun).

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Alcatraz Island. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Alcatraz Island, and then make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square, take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, and then take a stroll through Chinatown.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to San Francisco takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit cooler days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.