43 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Frankfurt
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New York City
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Philadelphia
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Washington DC
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Las Vegas
— 4 nights
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Bryce Canyon National Park
— 1 night
Drive to Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of America, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Joshua Tree National Park
— 1 night
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Palm Springs
— 1 night
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
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Malibu
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Santa Barbara
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Monterey
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San Francisco
— 5 nights
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Honolulu, Oahu
— 7 nights
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New York City — 6 nights
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Big Apple
New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Central Terminal, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Frankfurt, Germany to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Frankfurt in September: high temperatures in New York City hover around 31°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Philadelphia.
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Frankfurt, Germany to New York City is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Frankfurt in September: high temperatures in New York City hover around 31°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 1 night
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The City of Brotherly Love
Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary, ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center, then get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market. On the 5th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the history behind Rocky Statue, then explore the world behind art at Philadelphia Museum of Art, and then explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation.
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Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Washington DC.
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Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, then pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and finally appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, then get advice or help at Library of Congress, then examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and finally pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial.
For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip itinerary website.
You can take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Washington DC sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Las Vegas.
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You can take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Washington DC sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 4 nights
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Sin City
Step out of Las Vegas with an excursion to Hoover Dam in Boulder City--about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, see Off-Road Tours, take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.
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Getting from Washington DC to Las Vegas by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to Las Vegas. In October, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than Washington DC - with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Getting from Washington DC to Las Vegas by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to Las Vegas. In October, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than Washington DC - with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Bryce Canyon National Park — 1 night
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On the 11th (Wed), hike along Rim Trail and then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point.
To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in October, things will get cooler in Bryce Canyon National Park: highs are around 19°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in October, things will get cooler in Bryce Canyon National Park: highs are around 19°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 1 night
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Traveling by combination of car and bus from Bryce Canyon National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Grand Canyon National Park are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. You will leave for Joshua Tree National Park on the 13th (Fri).
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Traveling by combination of car and bus from Bryce Canyon National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Grand Canyon National Park are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. You will leave for Joshua Tree National Park on the 13th (Fri).
Joshua Tree National Park — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Cholla Cactus Garden.
To see photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Joshua Tree National Park trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, you will find days in Joshua Tree National Park are a bit warmer (34°C), and nights are warmer (17°C). You will leave for Palm Springs on the 14th (Sat).
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, you will find days in Joshua Tree National Park are a bit warmer (34°C), and nights are warmer (17°C). You will leave for Palm Springs on the 14th (Sat).
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Palm Springs — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at Desert Holocaust Memorial and then see Off-Road Tours.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Palm Springs vacation maker tool.
You can drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in October; daily highs in Palm Springs reach 39°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to San Diego.
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You can drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in October; daily highs in Palm Springs reach 39°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to San Diego.
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San Diego — 1 night
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America's Finest City
Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): examine the collection at USS Midway Museum.
To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the San Diego tour itinerary tool.
Getting from Palm Springs to San Diego by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Palm Springs in October: highs in San Diego hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for Los Angeles.
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Getting from Palm Springs to San Diego by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Palm Springs in October: highs in San Diego hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 7 nights
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City of Angels
Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim--about 34 minutes away. Pack the 17th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 19th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and look for gifts at Bergamot Station.
To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles driving holiday planner.
You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Malibu.
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To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles driving holiday planner.
You can drive from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Malibu.
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Malibu — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): see the interesting displays at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Villa, and then admire the majestic nature at Point Dume State Beach and Preserve. Keep things going the next day: take a leisurely stroll along Malibu Pier, then kick back and relax at Carbon Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at El Matador State Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Zuma Beach.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Malibu trip builder site.
Getting from Los Angeles to Malibu by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect nights in Malibu to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Santa Barbara.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Malibu trip builder site.
Getting from Los Angeles to Malibu by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect nights in Malibu to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara — 1 night
The American Riviera
Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Santa Barbara County Courthouse, contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, then take a stroll through State Street Underpass, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Santa Barbara Zoo, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Island Brewing Company.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Malibu to Santa Barbara in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Malibu in October since evenings lows in Santa Barbara dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Monterey.
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To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Malibu to Santa Barbara in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Malibu in October since evenings lows in Santa Barbara dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 1 night
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On the 27th (Fri), immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos and then cruise along 17-Mile Drive.
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Monterey trip planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Monterey takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in October, expect nights in Monterey to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Monterey trip planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Monterey takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in October, expect nights in Monterey to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 5 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, and take a stroll through SoMa.
For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco online tour planner.
You can fly from Monterey to San Francisco in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in San Francisco sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Honolulu.
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For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco online tour planner.
You can fly from Monterey to San Francisco in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in San Francisco sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Honolulu.
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Honolulu, Oahu — 7 nights
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Big Pineapple
Venture out of the city with trips to Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of USS Arizona Memorial, explore the different monuments and memorials at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Waikiki Beach.
To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Honolulu trip builder app.
Fly from San Francisco to Honolulu in 7 hours. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Honolulu, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Honolulu trip builder app.
Fly from San Francisco to Honolulu in 7 hours. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Honolulu, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly 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.
Hawaii travel guide
The Aloha State
An archipelago of hundreds of volcanic islands located in a geological hot spot in the middle of Pacific, Hawaii offers diverse natural scenery and a warm tropical climate. The six major islands open to tourism draw visitors with their sun-drenched public beaches and craggy natural trails. Thanks to their mid-Pacific location, the islands boast a vibrant native culture influenced by both North America and Asia. You can spend your vacation basking in the modern comforts of the big hotels, but to experience the true spirit of these islands, remember that real Hawaiians live outdoors. Encounter nature by surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking, or join a guided tour across the ancient lava flows to the top of Hawaii's rugged volcanic peaks.
