42 days in United States Itinerary

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Honolulu, Oahu
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Yellowstone National Park
— 5 nights
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New York City
— 4 nights
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Custer
— 2 nights
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Santa Fe
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Moab
— 4 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Sedona
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
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Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
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Lahaina, Maui
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Honolulu, Oahu — 4 nights

Big Pineapple

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Lanikai Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at USS Arizona Memorial and Byodo-In Temple. Venture out of the city with trips to Waimanalo Beach (in Waimanalo), Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park, Waimea Valley, &more) and Shark's Cove (in Pupukea). There's still lots to do: hike along Koko Crater Railway Trail, examine the collection at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, and explore the different monuments and memorials at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Honolulu tour itinerary planner.

Adelaide, Australia to Honolulu is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 19.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Honolulu. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Adelaide in September: high temperatures in Honolulu hover around 36°C and lows are around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 5 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Grand Prismatic Spring and Upper Geyser Basin. Visiting Grand Loop Road and Lone Star Geyser will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Yellowstone National Park side-trips: Chapel of the Sacred Heart (in Moose) and Grand Teton National Park (Cascade Canyon, Inspiration Point, &more). Next up on the itinerary: witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Geyser, get impressive views of Monument Geyser Basin, contemplate the waterfront views at Lewis Falls, and explore the striking landscape at Biscuit Basin.

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Traveling by flight from Honolulu to Yellowstone National Park takes 11 hours. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Honolulu to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Honolulu in September: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 18°C and lows are around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.
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New York City — 4 nights

Big Apple

Step off the beaten path and head to Brooklyn Heights Promenade and The Met Cloisters. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Ground Zero Museum Workshop, visit Dumbo, take a stroll through Times Square, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the New York City road trip website.

Fly from Yellowstone National Park to New York City in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in New York City: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Custer.
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Custer — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): delve into the lush surroundings at Black Hills National Forest, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Hills, then learn about winemaking at Twisted Pine Winery, and finally stroll through Little Devil's Tower Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Four Mile Old West Town, take a memorable drive along Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, then contemplate the waterfront views at Legion Lake, and finally admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Custer tour itinerary planner.

Getting from New York City to Custer by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Custer is minus 2 hours. While traveling from New York City, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Custer, ranging from highs of 16°C to lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to fly to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 2 nights

City Different

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. On your second day here, make a trip to Santa Fe Plaza, take in the spiritual surroundings of San Miguel Chapel, get a taste of the local shopping with Nedra Matteucci Galleries, then look for all kinds of wild species at Randall Davey Audubon Center, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Santa Fe holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Custer to Santa Fe takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Custer in October; daily highs in Santa Fe reach 24°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to fly to Moab.
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Moab — 4 nights

Red Desert

Get outdoors at Corona Arch and Island in the Sky. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Deep Desert Expeditions and Balanced Rock Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Moab side-trips: Arches National Park (Windows, Double Arch, &more) and Mesa Arch (in Canyonlands National Park). There's much more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at Slickrock Bike Trail, stroll through Grandstaff Canyon Trail, and cruise along Potash Road.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Moab online trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Santa Fe to Moab takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In October, daily temperatures in Moab can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 4 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Kolb Studio and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Explore hidden gems such as South Kaibab Trail and Yavapai Point. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along East Rim Drive, stroll around Indian Garden, take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, and stroll through Moran Point.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip maker site.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Moab to Grand Canyon National Park in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Moab in October, with highs in Grand Canyon National Park at 22°C and lows at 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Sedona.
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Sedona — 2 nights

Red Rock Country

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, explore the world behind art at Arizona Copper Art Museum, then immerse yourself in nature at Jerome State Historic Park, then immerse yourself in nature at Douglas Mansion, and finally get engrossed in the history at Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Tue): hike along Little Horse Trail, trek along Brin's Mesa Trail, and then trek along Seven Sacred Pools.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sedona trip tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Sedona: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 5 nights

Visiting Glacier Point and Yosemite, Tunnel View will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Yosemite Falls and Vernal Fall. Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, make a trip to Olmsted Point, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, and take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Sedona to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sedona to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Sedona in October, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 22°C by day to -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 1 night

City by the Bay

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at San Francisco Botanical Garden, then hike along Lands End, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and finally head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can fly to Kailua-Kona.
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Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii — 2 nights

Heart of the Kona Coast

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Kealakekua Bay, explore and take pictures at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, then contemplate the long history of The Painted Church, and finally get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Kailua-Kona trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona takes 7 hours. Traveling from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, Kailua-Kona is a bit warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can fly to Lahaina.
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Lahaina, Maui — 5 nights

Crown Jewel of Maui

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Shark Diving and Kapalua Coastal Trail. Old Lahaina Courthouse and Baldwin Home Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Lahaina side-trips: Wailea (Little Beach & Keawakapu Beach) and Kamaole Beach Park II (in Kihei). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Honolua Bay, contemplate the waterfront views at Lahaina Harbor, kick back and relax at Kahekili Beach Park, and stroll through Baby Beach.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lahaina online tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Kailua-Kona to Lahaina in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in October, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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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.
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