42 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip builder
Start: London
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Charlotte
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Raleigh
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Charleston
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Greenville
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Atlanta
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Nashville
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Dallas
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Houston
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Austin
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Phoenix
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Charlotte — 8 nights
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The Queen City
Step out of the city life by going to Linville Gorge and Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at NASCAR Hall of Fame and Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Change things up with a short trip to Catawba River Greenway in Morganton (about 1h 30 min away).
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Charlotte road trip planner.
London, UK to Charlotte is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 5 hours. When traveling from London in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Charlotte, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to Raleigh.
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To find photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Charlotte road trip planner.
London, UK to Charlotte is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 5 hours. When traveling from London in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Charlotte, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. On the 10th (Tue), you're off to Raleigh.
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Raleigh — 3 nights
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City of Oaks
Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then immerse yourself in nature at Falls Lake State Recreation Area, and then hike along Neuse River Trail. Keep things going the next day: stroll the grounds of Historic Oakwood Cemetery, then tour the pleasant surroundings at American Tobacco Trail, and then admire the majestic nature at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Raleigh route planning website.
Traveling by car from Charlotte to Raleigh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In October in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Charleston.
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To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Raleigh route planning website.
Traveling by car from Charlotte to Raleigh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In October in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Charleston.
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Charleston — 4 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to The Center for Birds of Prey and Edmondston-Alston House. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Charleston Museum and Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim. When in Charleston, make a side trip to see Sullivan's Island Lighthouse in Sullivan's Island, approximately Sullivan's Island away. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, take an in-depth tour of Confederate Museum, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and stroll the grounds of Magnolia Cemetery.
To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Charleston trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Raleigh to Charleston by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Raleigh in October, Charleston is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Greenville.
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Getting from Raleigh to Charleston by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Raleigh in October, Charleston is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Greenville.
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Greenville — 2 nights
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Textile Center of the World
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Jones Gap State Park and Table Rock State Park. Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery and Museum and Library of Confederate History are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Falls Park on the Reedy, take in the views from Poinsett Bridge, walk around Paris Mountain State Park, and stop by M.Judson Booksellers & Storytellers.
For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Greenville online tour planner.
Getting from Charleston to Greenville by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Charleston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Greenville, with lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to fly to Atlanta.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Greenville online tour planner.
Getting from Charleston to Greenville by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Charleston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Greenville, with lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to fly to Atlanta.
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Atlanta — 3 nights
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The Capital of the South
Booth Western Art Museum and Swan House are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Silver Comet Trail and Arabia Mountain. Take a break from Atlanta with a short trip to Etowah Indian Mounds State Park in Cartersville, about 54 minutes away. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ebenezer Baptist Church, admire the masterpieces at Michael C. Carlos Museum, wander the streets of Virginia-Highland, and stroll through Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail.
For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Atlanta road trip planning website.
You can drive from Greenville to Atlanta in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. October in Atlanta sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.
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For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Atlanta road trip planning website.
You can drive from Greenville to Atlanta in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. October in Atlanta sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Nashville.
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Nashville — 4 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lane Motor Museum and Tennessee State Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Radnor Lake State Park and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Nashville: Arrington Vineyards (in Arrington) and McGavock Confederate Cemetery (in Franklin). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, take an in-depth tour of Cooter’s Museum and Store Nashville, steep yourself in history at Carter House, and stroll through Belmont Mansion.
To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Nashville trip planner.
Drive from Atlanta to Nashville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to Nashville is minus 1 hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Dallas.
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To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Nashville trip planner.
Drive from Atlanta to Nashville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to Nashville is minus 1 hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Dallas.
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Dallas — 3 nights
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Big D
Amon Carter Museum of American Art and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Bishop Arts District and Old Red Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dallas: Log Cabin Village (in Fort Worth) and Texas Civil War Museum (in White Settlement). There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, explore the different monuments and memorials at Western Heights Cemetery, explore the world behind art at Meadows Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Dallas trip planner.
Traveling by car from Nashville to Dallas takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Nashville in October, with highs in Dallas at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly to Houston.
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For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Dallas trip planner.
Traveling by car from Nashville to Dallas takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Nashville in October, with highs in Dallas at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly to Houston.
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Houston — 4 nights
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Bayou City
Explore hidden gems such as National Museum of Funeral History and Houston Museum District. Escape the urban bustle at Cockrell Butterfly Center and Armand Bayou Nature Center. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Houston: Brazos Bend State Park (in Needville) and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (in La Porte). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Battleship Texas State Historic Site, admire the natural beauty at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, brush up on your military savvy at Lone Star Flight Museum, and stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery.
To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Houston attractions planning website.
Getting from Dallas to Houston by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Houston are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to fly to Austin.
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To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Houston attractions planning website.
Getting from Dallas to Houston by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Houston are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to fly to Austin.
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Austin — 5 nights
Live Music Capital of the World
Get in touch with nature at Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail. You'll discover tucked-away gems like LBJ Presidential Library and Town Lake. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Austin: Hamilton Pool Preserve (in Dripping Springs) and Boerne (Cibolo Nature Center, Cascade Caverns, &more). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, explore the landscape on two wheels at Barton Creek Greenbelt, and appreciate the history behind Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue.
To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Austin trip builder.
Getting from Houston to Austin by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Austin can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Phoenix.
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Getting from Houston to Austin by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Austin can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Phoenix.
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Phoenix — 2 nights
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On the 9th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Rosson House Museum, then ride a horse along KOLI Equestrian Center, then identify plant and animal life at Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area, then take in the awesome beauty at Piestewa Peak, and then awaken your taste buds at Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours.
To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Phoenix journey planner.
You can fly from Austin to Phoenix in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Austin to Phoenix, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Austin, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Phoenix, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Phoenix journey planner.
You can fly from Austin to Phoenix in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Austin to Phoenix, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Austin, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Phoenix, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.
