51 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Sydney
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Anaheim
— 9 nights
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Los Angeles
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Santa Monica
— 2 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Las Vegas
— 4 nights
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Death Valley National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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San Francisco
— 5 nights
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South Lake Tahoe
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Seattle
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Redwood National Park
— 4 nights
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Blaine
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Drive to William R Fairchild International Airport, Fly to McGhee Tyson Airport, Drive to Blaine
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Anaheim — 9 nights
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Heart of Orange County
Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.Attractions like Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney District make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Palm Desert (The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens & Off-Road Tours), LEGOLAND California (in Carlsbad) and Laguna Beach (1,000 Steps Beach & Heisler Park). Have a day of magic on the 12th (Tue) at Disney California Adventure Park. Pack the 17th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Knott's Berry Farm. There's still lots to do: experience the excitement of The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure, don't miss a visit to Anaheim Packing District, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and head off the coast to Balboa Island.
For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Anaheim tour itinerary planner.
Sydney, Australia to Anaheim is an approximately 18-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Anaheim, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Sydney in December: high temperatures in Anaheim hover around 25°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Los Angeles.
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles tour builder.
Getting from Anaheim to Los Angeles by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a train. In December in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night. You will leave for Santa Monica on the 20th (Wed).
Santa Monica — 2 nights
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Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land
A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, then wander the streets of Rodeo Drive, and finally make a trip to Two Rodeo Drive.
To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Monica trip planner.
Santa Monica is just a stone's throw from Los Angeles. In December, daily temperatures in Santa Monica can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 8 nights
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The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.Attractions like Grand Canyon Village and South Kaibab Trail make great kid-friendly stops. On the 24th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, contemplate the long history of Hermit's Rest, get great views at Hopi Point, and don't miss a visit to Moran Point.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park road trip website.
You can do a combination of flight and bus from Santa Monica to Grand Canyon National Park in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Santa Monica in December, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, temps between 8°C and -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 4 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.Kids will appreciate attractions like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and The Mob Museum. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, wander the streets of The Strip, and enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller.
For where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Las Vegas journey builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas with the Route module. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 day
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take an in-depth tour of The Ranch at Furnace Creek, explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, then take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then explore the activities along Badwater Basin, and finally explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course.
For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Death Valley National Park travel route planning app.
Getting from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Las Vegas in January, plan for little chillier nights in Death Valley National Park, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.Attractions like Badger Pass Ski Area and Half Dome make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and grab your bike and head to Yosemite Valley Biking.
Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Yosemite National Park trip simple and quick.
Explore your travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Death Valley National Park, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 5 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Kids will appreciate attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Point Reyes Safaris in Point Reyes Station, about 58 minutes away. There's lots more to do: get curious at Exploratorium, walk around Golden Gate Park, see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, and take in panoramic vistas at Coit Tower.
For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco tour itinerary builder app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, expect nights in San Francisco to be warmer, around 9°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can fly to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 1 day
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High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): fly down the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort and then stroll the grounds of Genoa Cemetery.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the South Lake Tahoe road trip planning app.
You can fly from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in January: highs in South Lake Tahoe hover around 8°C, while lows dip to -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.
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Seattle — 4 nights
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Emerald City
Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Bellevue Botanical Garden and Pike Place Market. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, engage your brain at Pacific Science Center, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight.
To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle trip planner.
Traveling by flight from South Lake Tahoe to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Seattle, with lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Redwood National Park.
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Redwood National Park — 4 nights
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Redwood National Park is home to a tremendous collection of the world's tallest type of tree.Attractions like Redwood National Park and Tall Trees Grove make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: stroll through California Coastal Trail and kick back and relax at Enderts Beach.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Redwood National Park trip planner.
Getting from Seattle to Redwood National Park by car takes about 10 hours. When traveling from Seattle in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Redwood National Park: temperatures range from 15°C by day to 5°C at night. You'll set off for Blaine on the 21st (Sun).
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Blaine — 6 nights
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Blaine is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Mindport Exhibits and South Bay Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Blaine: Bellingham (Fairhaven Historic District, Boulevard Park, &more), Anacortes (Causland Memorial Park, Washington Park, &more) and Deception Pass State Park (in Oak Harbor). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Point Whitehorn Marine Park, tee off at Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, examine the collection at SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, and immerse yourself in nature at Birch Bay State Park.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Blaine online vacation planner.
Explore your travel options from Redwood National Park to Blaine with the Route module. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Redwood National Park in January, with highs in Blaine at 9°C and lows at 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Blaine online vacation planner.
Explore your travel options from Redwood National Park to Blaine with the Route module. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Redwood National Park in January, with highs in Blaine at 9°C and lows at 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel 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.
Nevada travel guide
The Silver State
The neon streets of Las Vegas represent only one chapter in the story of Nevada, a sparsely populated state offering travelers a chance to discover the country's western frontier. Utterly unlike the more populated parts of the North American continent, Nevada's landscape includes huge deserts where you can easily leave modern civilization behind and enjoy a tranquil vacation. For a taste of untamed Nevada, explore the network of paved and unpaved roads leading to some of the world's most rugged and desolate natural wonders. If trying to make a fortune is high on your itinerary, remember that in the first state to legalize gambling, a slot machine is never too far away. Even gas stations and small motels in the largely deserted rural areas offer some form of gambling to the passing traveler.
