40 days in United States Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Get out of town with these interesting Dallas side-trips: Fort Worth (Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, &more) and Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, make a trip to Grassy Knoll, tee off at Golf Center of Arlington, and relax in the rural setting at Nottingham Bees.

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Sydney, Australia to Dallas is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 16 hours. Traveling from Sydney in October, expect nights in Dallas to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. On the 8th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Memphis is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, examine the collection at Graceland, don't miss a visit to The Peabody Ducks, and admire the masterpieces at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.

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Getting from Dallas to Memphis by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Dallas in October: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 29°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to fly to Dearborn.

Dearborn sits as part of the Detroit metropolitan area and was the home of Henry Ford.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bennett's Orchard (in Ottawa Lake), Northville (Maybury Farm, Three Cedars Farm, &more) and Toledo (Oak Openings Preserve Metropark & Maumee Bay Brew Pub). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Henry Ford, contemplate the long history of Motown Museum, experience rural life at Mueller's Orchard and Cider Mill, and explore the galleries of The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Dearborn vacation builder website.

Traveling by flight from Memphis to Dearborn takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Memphis in October: high temperatures in Dearborn hover around 20°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Niagara Falls: Buffalo (Forest Lawn & Buffalo Religious Arts Center) and Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica (in Lackawanna). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, explore the different monuments and memorials at Oakwood Cemetery, explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of the Winds, and admire the majestic nature at Whirlpool State Park.

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Traveling by flight from Dearborn to Niagara Falls takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly 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: go for a walk through Central Park, make a trip to Rockefeller Center, explore the galleries of 9/11 Memorial, and enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the New York City trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Niagara Falls to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Niagara Falls in October; daily highs in New York City reach 24°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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 trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and examine the collection at Cabildo.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our New Orleans trip planner.

You can fly from New York City to New Orleans in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to New Orleans, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from New York City in October since evenings lows in New Orleans dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). There's much more to do: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and examine the collection at The Mob Museum.

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You can fly from New Orleans to Las Vegas in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. When traveling from New Orleans in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: VGS Chateau Potelle (in St. Helena), Napa (Taylor Family Vineyards & Robert Biale Vineyards) and Ace It Bike Tours (in Windsor). Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, get curious at California Academy of Sciences, and contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip planning website.

Getting from Las Vegas to San Francisco by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. In November, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.